Review of Playtime

This movie is the definition of a critics masterpiece but a viewers bomb. In fact, it was a total commercial failure in France and the U. S. This is a film director's movie made for movie critics and film school students, and others who may be interested in the "art" of film making. It is a technical marvel with so much going on at one time, which certainly adds visual interest. Not much comedy, some slapstick and absurd situations and events, perhaps it is dated. For most people who just want to watch a movie this will not be appealing.