Tati's later work grew more and more cleverly elaborate and, thus, less and less warmheartedly funny (though still ingenious) over the years, but with this early masterpiece he just hit the right vibe.
The tender shifts from slow, almost meditative build-up to subtle gags of sight and sound are a marvel, as well as the whole lovingly detailed, gently mocking ambiance of faux impressionist "savoir vivre", full of closely observed character vignettes and the ironies of life mirrored in the seemingly slightest incidents.
Tati managed to create something Chaplin had never been able of despite all his talents: He directed a deeply humane comedic poem, without resorting to ostensible sentimentality.
A true classic!
10 out of 10 folded canoes
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