Eponymous

I watched Les vacances de Monsieur Hulot again the other day.
I remember going to see it in Bordeaux at the little arts cinema (Le Trianon? It may have changed name or no longer be there, this was back in '88 or '89). I went with an English friend, Maggie.
I can't remember ever laughing so much before, or since. There were times that I struggled to catch my breath. I really did think it was the funniest film ever made.
But, I'm sorry to say that it doesn't transfer well to the small screen. It is definitely an experience that needs to be shared. There is so much humour in the film but not all of it "clicks" with everyone. With an audience present, there is always someone who finds something funny and one gets swept along with their laughter.
I have a great affection for the film (hence the title of this blog) and I will return to it. I am not laugh at every gag but I will always feel a little bit like I am back in that audience in Bordeaux.