The Visitors: Bastille Day (2016) movie poster

The Visitors: Bastille Day (2016)

Les Visiteurs : La Révolution
ThumbScore
👍 70%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 33% (RT: 33%) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ComedyFantasy

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Director
Jean-Marie Poiré
Runtime
1h 50m
Country
France
Language
French
TMDB Rating
4.2/10 (715 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
33%
Cast
Jean Reno as Le comte Godefroy de Montmirail
Christian Clavier as Jacquouille la Fripouille/Antoine-Claude Jacquouillet/Edmond Jacquart
Franck Dubosc as Gonzague de Montmirail/François de Montmirail
Karin Viard as Adélaïde de Montmirail
Sylvie Testud as Charlotte de Robespierre
Ary Abittan as Marquis de Cheneviette
Alex Lutz as Robert de Montmirail
Most people think so. 70% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 715 votes. Critics scored it lower at 33%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
Stuck in the corridors of time, Godefroy de Montmirail and his faithful servant Jacquouille are projected to a time of profound political and social upheavals: the French Revolution... specifically, The Terror, time of great dangers, during which the descendants of Godefroy and Jacquouille had their castle and all their property confiscated by arrogant aristocrats, fleeing and lifes hanging by a thread. Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • The iconic poster for The Visitors: Bastille Day was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
  • Jean Reno spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
  • Jean-Marie Poiré cited several classic comedy films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
Audience Consensus

The Visitors: Bastille Day is a 2016 comedy, fantasy film directed by Jean-Marie Poiré. Stuck in the corridors of time, Godefroy de Montmirail and his faithful servant Jacquouille are projected to a time of profound political and social upheavals: the French Revolution... specifically, The Terror, time of great dangers, during which the descendants of Godefroy and Jacquouille had their castle and all their property confiscated by arrogant aristocrats, fleeing and lifes hanging by a thread. The film has been rated by 715 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a comedy film, The Visitors: Bastille Day delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. The Visitors: Bastille Day (2016) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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