Don't skip "The Visitors" just because it is French and has
subtitles! You'll get used to it and this is one you won't want to
miss. In France it is the highest grossing French film of all time
and now you can pick it up at the video store. A 12th century knight
and his trusted servant are sent to the 20th century by a senile
wizard, so we get a dash of "Back to the Future". Co-written by
Christian Clavier, who would seem to be a French Jerry Lewis/ Jim
Carrey, there is a helping of physical comedy and also a dollop of
farce. Since Clavier and others play dual parts there is even a
smattering of Lily Tomlin's "Big Business" - mistaken identity.
What makes it work is Jean Reno as the knight and Clavier as the
servant. You may remember Reno from the "The Professional",
"Mission Impossible", or "French Kiss". He has no trouble convincing
us that he is an aristocrat, intent on returning to his castle (which
is now a hotel) while battling cars and the limited thinking of his
descendants. I'm usually not too fond of Three Stooges humor but
Clavier does it with such a wink and nod to the audience that you
just can't help but laugh. A sequel to "The Visitors" is currently
in production in France, and an American version starring Reno and
Clavier is also in the works. But why wait? Be the first to enjoy
"The Visitors" and pass it along to like-minded friends. Rated R.
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