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Bean (1997)
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Reviews Counted:27
Fresh:11
Rotten:16
Average Rating:5.4/10
Synopsis: In his big-screen debut, the BBC's beloved, bumbling, barely verbal Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson) lands in the plastic wasteland of Los Angeles, where he has been sent to "guard" Whistler's Mother as... [More]
Starring: Rowan Atkinson, John Mills, Peter Capaldi, June Brown
Director: Mel Smith
Reviews for Bean
Top CriticAtkinson's reactive brand of bug-eyed and near-silent comedy has always been more akin to Jacques Tati--plus a lecherous pinch of Jerry Lewis, the better to invade the viewer's personal space.
09/05/09
Atkinson is able to hit the comic jackpot through grunts, gestures, body movements, and, most of all, facial expressions.
02/15/09
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08/21/08
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01/26/06
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04/09/05
Atkinson's genius at portraying a pesky, childish adult is reminiscent of the great comic stars of silent movies, Buster Keaton and Charlie Chaplin.
06/25/04
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02/09/04
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05/20/03
The film is little more than a showcase for Atkinson's broad slapstick comedy, overdone facial contortions, and bathroom humor.
02/08/03
I'm pretty sure that I can say it's not a great movie; I'm not so certain I can say it wasn't a funny one.
12/08/02
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11/06/02
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10/15/02
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06/18/02
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06/05/02
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04/12/02
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03/24/02
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01/22/02
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07/24/01
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02/14/01
Top CriticLatest News for Bean
April 11, 2006:
Get Ready for the Return of ... "Bean"
You knew it was only a matter of time before Rowan Atkinson came back with another "Mr. Bean" movie. (Anyone out there see Johnny English? Sheesh.) And today Variety... More...
March 28, 2005:
Atkinson Warming Up to Do "Bean 2"
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