Mister Neale’s Blog Post
I’m quite fond of a lot of Rowan Atkinson’s work - most notably the BlackAdder series and Not the Nine O’Clock News. I also watched each and every Mr. Bean episode (and film) despite never finding them anywhere near as hilarious as those on the laughter track evidently did. (I have never once laughed at Mr. Bean.) But still, he’s a very strong, amusing and generally likeable character; you can see the appeal.
The film was entertaining enough, but more so as a television-movie than the full on Hollywood blockbuster it was made to be. On this score, it was dire to say the least. So I was amazed today to stumble upon the trailer for a sequel: Mister Bean’s Holiday.
Firstly, I can’t think of a worse title used for anything ever. Sure, it’s an accurate depiction of the film’s narrative, but there’s no pizzazz or intrigue to it. It’s as flat as… my… lifesize Arnie cardboard cutout. (Steering clear of the pancake analogy, there.) Plus, of course, Mister Bean has never once been referred to in text as “Mister” - it’s always been “Mr.” Idiots. I’m not going to mention the fact that the first film saw the eponymous character going on holiday too, as it doesn’t need to be said.
The film itself looks awful. In fact, I’m not going to waste any more time talking about it. ’tis just a shame that nothing can be left alone these days - they’ve always got to milk successes like they would a pig.