Clumsy Monsieur Hulot (Jacques Tati) finds himself perplexed by the intimidating complexity of a gadget-filled Paris. He attempts to meet with a business contact but soon becomes lost. His roundabout journey parallels that of an American tourist (Barbara Dennek), and as they weave through the inventive urban environment, they intermittently meet, developing an interest in one another. They eventually get together at a chaotic restaurant, along with several other quirky characters.
"The most visually inventive film of the 60s is also one of the funniest." -Reader
"French actor-filmmaker Jacques Tati’s 1967 masterpiece still holds up as a feast of subtle sight gags, playful noise and, above all, visual wonders." -TimeOut
"Totally original and personal, this is a vast modern comic/poetic epic, lyrical, austere and strange. Despite its [original] failure, Playtime is now regarded by many critics as one of the century's film masterpieces." -Chicago Trubune
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