This is the French-language version of Buster Keaton's The Passionate Plumber (1932)..
Is it worth your time? If you have a soft spot for early talkies and Buster Keaton's specific brand of deadpan misery, then sure, give it a go. But if you’re looking for a smooth, high-budget comedy, you’ll probably find this a bit clunky. It's a curiosity for fans, not really a masterclass in pacing. 🛠️ Watching Kea...
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Claude Autant-Lara
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"Is it worth your time? If you have a soft spot for early talkies and Buster Keaton's specific brand of deadpan misery, then sure, give it a go. But if you’re looking for a smooth, high-budget comedy, you’ll probably find this a bit clunky. It's a curiosity for fans, not really a masterclass in pacing. 🛠️ Watching Keaton in Le plombier amoureux feels a bit like looking at a distorted mirror. You know the moves—the way he holds his body, that specific look of mild concern he gives the camera—but..."
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