It recalls an era when having every modern convenience was commonplace that we are introduced to the Arpel family. Monsieur (Jean-Pierre Zola) holds down a management position at a plastics factory, which allows his somewhat pretentious wife (Adrienne Servantie) to maintain a lifestyle she’s grown accustomed to. Living nearby in town is her brother “Hulot” (Jacques Tati), whose home lacks basic amenities and who worries that his young nephew “Gérard” (Alain Bécourt) isn't experiencing life fully within the confines of his privileged upbringing. Understandably, Gérard’s parents decide their uncle might be a negative influence on their son and come up with an elaborate scheme to get him working at the factory. I believe this is a precarious strategy – particularly since “Hulot” is someone who thinks for himself and could potentially disrupt everything! Their attempts to undermine his character are multifaceted; they also organize a gathering in their meticulously landscaped garden, hoping to find him a suitable companion. As you might expect, “Hulot” feels out of place, and while he isn’t intentionally impolite or disagreeable, the situation is clear… With these forces of conformity working against each other, can this family ultimately learn to coexist peacefully? There's a lightheartedness to the entire film, but also a subtle commentary on how society and community are being drained of vitality by automated industry. The consequences for employment, careers, and the town’s social fabric are threatened as personal connections are sacrificed in favor of increased efficiency, reduced expenses, and a constant output that doesn't cease at 5pm. The comedy arises from Tati’s familiar, friendly presence, but also from the genuinely pleasant performances of Servantie and Zola, with the latter being particularly insistent on ensuring her son stays ahead of his peers. There is also a sense of suspense; we don’t know how things will resolve or who will ultimately succeed until every feature in her high-tech kitchen has demonstrated its (mostly superfluous) capabilities. It's a film worth revisiting as each viewing reveals something new, it’s enjoyable, and I would have liked to see Charles Laughton take on the part!

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