Seul face à l'abeille

Incredibly awesome! On the one hand traditional there’s the Mr. Bean and the expected comedy ride full of absurdities and unreal coincidences, on the other hand I feel it’s more than just comic bullshit. I definitely have to praise the most high-tech house I've ever seen in a movie (maybe even in my life), heavy futuristic modernization of everything, where without a manual you can't even move in it (exploring the whole house was incredibly fun and fascinating for me). Then there's the two-hour intense duel between man and animal (here with insects) which makes it the most entertaining animal attack ever. At times there’s an absurdly intense music that turns the film into a downright thriller with a few jump-scares, then of course there's the brutal survival, and also a home invasion with a touch of Irreversible fate. Fuck Yeah! I didn't expect that. The bee/bumblebee is a very intelligent and calculating creature! The scene in the bathroom, with the piano and the initial visit from the policeman, I felt like I died and came back to life. I loved that there are iconic Mr. Bean scenes, the ones that made him famous, as I grew up watching him, so a nice surprise. 8/10 (27/06/2022)

To the list of things I never wanted to see, but have unfortunately seen, I add: "Rowan Atkinson smearing dog shit all over his face." This series was not good and I have a strong impression that it was not supposed to be a series but a film, and during (after) production it turned out that the script was worthless and that it was just a sequence of more or less hilarious gags that refer to Mr. Bean, but are as far from him as the first Johnny English. And so they decided to cut the film into short episodes where the cluelessness wouldn’t stick out too much, with Rowan Atkinson salvaging what he can. Really, whenever I laughed, it was because of him and how he played the situation, not because of what the situation was. Such a shame. He deserves something better. (27/06/2022)

If you’re a fan of Mr. Bean, you’ll definitely enjoy this series—it’s that kind of zany fun on the edge of absurdity that I always appreciate :D As for the format, it must be said that the series moves along quickly, and the 10-minute episodes were definitely a good choice. The house that the main character is in charge of is pure hell for me; I would never want it myself, with all that modern technology. Regarding the plot, I enjoyed the individual sketches; Rowan Atkinson still has that charm that can bring a genuine smile to the viewer’s face... Considering he’ll be hitting seventy in a few years, that’s impressive. The subplot with the police officer was amusing, as were the robbers, and the ending also tried to shock with a twist that got me out of my seat. Clearly, it’s not world-changing, but for an afternoon’s entertainment, especially when you have to face nature (in this case, a bumblebee), it’s more than sufficient. I’ll give it a weak 4 stars. 7/10 (01/07/2022)