The Man in the Hat

Its been a long time , since i watched this kinda movie, probably the last time it was early 2000. probably the main theme of the movie is LOVE, HOPE, Happiness and many more.

anyhow, very decent and solid performance by Hinds.

Made in a magnificent manner, this time its about a man with a hat travelling his fiat 500 through the rural districts of southeastern france in the summer. its a great climax of scenic views, a multitude of cinematographic teqniques, lots of vividly spirited music and a great show about the pecularities and serendipitous ways of life.

this film reminds me of my norwegian grandfather who travelled the italian countryside in the 60's and 70's in his little simca, with an italian vocabulary of max 5 words, at the initial phase of dementia, near deaf on both ears shuffling coal in the belly of a steamtramper all his life, and glasses thicker than an underarm, making his max speedlimit to 30 km/h, always with a smile, greating you lifting his hat as he passes by...as a bowled snail... that was some kind of grandfather i can tell... lost his drivers liscence at age 83, reason? driving too slow, but the simca stood in his yard till death ten years later.

so if youd like to fall back to holiday memories in the great canyons of europe, do join this road trip, its lovely, witty and consequent, and most of all a funny story without a word...its kind of maestrodamus thinks the grumpy old man, with a recommend

I was hooked on this after 10 minutes of watching it while wondering what is it? Actually after that time I didn't care, I just wanted more of it! John-Paul Davidson and Stephen Warbeck were holding me tight in their artistic hands and didn't let me go... not that I wanted!

Made in a magnificent manner - full of nostalgia and love for life, this film about a man with a hat traveling through the rural districts of southeastern France in the summer, will satisfy all your senses. Reaching a great climax of scenic views incorporating peculiarities and serendipitous ways of life, the directing duo reminded me of Jacques Tati!

Captivating music, astonishing cinematography, fantastic acting, fascinating directing... Do not miss it if you love an incredible artistic film!

Very charming movie full of allegories and symbols to discover, it hits the bull's eye when it comes to what the soul of a retired man has left to live, when so much is lost in his memories.

Positivism and Optimism are the magic words as opposed to suicide. If you plan to leave our crazy society and travel to see the beauty of nature and natural people, don't miss.

Acting, directing, story line, filmography, music and scenery.

This is one of THOSE movies. It sticks with you long after you've watched it. You know, when something from the movie pops into your head a week later? And maybe you knit your forehead, raise an eyebrow, simply grin, or laugh out-loud a little?

I'm smiling right now thinking of one particular scene. But there are many in there, on many levels.

Funny as anything, and sometimes infinitely sad. Exciting too, and most certainly, curiosity filled & entertaining.

The writers must be geniuses. The cinematography magnificent. Direction masterfully fluid & seamless. The music so perfect. And Ciarán Hinds? Wow.

Reminds me, I have to watch it again tonight.