PlayTime (1967)

The critic considers the film an ambitious, distinctive comedy whose artistry is extraordinary. They single out its unique visual style and the scale of its bespoke set for praise.

Henderson praises Playtime as an unusually immersive film that loosens viewers’ dependence on conventional storytelling. He singles out its densely layered gags and the freedom to discover details across the frame, especially in the restaurant sequence.

Calhoun presents the film as a masterpiece that still holds up. He praises its visual wonders and subtle sight gags.

The review finds the film increasingly poignant and majestic despite its melancholy. It praises the intricate, incisive comedy and the gags woven throughout every frame.

Brody regards the film as a masterwork whose satire of modern architecture and social engineering is both fierce and funny. He especially praises the remaster’s startling clarity and Tati’s exquisitely precise visual humor.

The headline presents the film as a funny and highly accomplished work. It singles out PlayTime as Tati’s most brilliant film.

Bradshaw finds the satire occasionally genteel but says the film’s recurrent brilliance is undeniable. He praises its carefully controlled, surreal deep-focus scenes and Tati’s cerebral direction.

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Wilkinson finds the film clever and acute but too cool and overextended to love outright. She praises the restaurant scenes’ intricate choreography and the film’s use of glass and reflections.