Bean (1997)

Caro calls the film a very enjoyable, cohesive outing that suits Atkinson’s physical-comedy style. He singles out Bean’s encounter with America’s greatest painting as an absolute riot.

The critic finds the film a consistently entertaining, frequently laugh-out-loud diversion. They praise Atkinson’s performance and the hilarious set-pieces, while noting that some visual gags fall flat.

Merkin finds Bean witty and subversive, entertaining for adults as well as children. She singles out Rowan Atkinson’s elastic physical comedy and the film’s send-up of adult prestige and pretension.

Mathews finds the film funny for viewers already fond of Mr. Bean, though its premise may test newcomers’ willingness to suspend disbelief. He praises Atkinson’s visual comedy and the film’s mostly silent sketches.

The available page identifies this as a review but does not reveal the critic’s verdict. Its description notes that the film revamps familiar Mr Bean material, including the coffee joke and tongue-shaving sequence.

Stratton finds the big-screen transition mostly satisfactory, though Bean’s eccentricity may not appeal to everyone. He praises Peter MacNicol’s performance but faults the extended hospital sequence for being more nerve-racking than funny.

The review finds the film’s comedy limited rather than consistently successful. Its headline suggests the critic singles out Mr. Bean’s antics as inescapable, but the article text was unavailable to verify further details.

The critic strongly dislikes the film, finding its one-note premise stretched far beyond its natural length. They single out Bean’s Whistler’s-mother speech as a genuinely funny moment amid long stretches of flat humor.

The critic finds the film mostly unsatisfying and unlikely to win converts beyond hardcore fans. She singles out the shortage of Atkinson’s physical slapstick and the bland supporting characters.