George is a modern-day traveler literally stuck in movie history, looking for a way out. Ever so soon having fallen in love with Marguerite, he stumbles from one film classic into another, t... Read allGeorge is a modern-day traveler literally stuck in movie history, looking for a way out. Ever so soon having fallen in love with Marguerite, he stumbles from one film classic into another, taking him from the silent movie era right through the high tech blockbusters of the late 1... Read allGeorge is a modern-day traveler literally stuck in movie history, looking for a way out. Ever so soon having fallen in love with Marguerite, he stumbles from one film classic into another, taking him from the silent movie era right through the high tech blockbusters of the late 1990's. Every now and then George bumps into Marguerite once again so he can further kindle... Read all
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- George
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- Stormtrooper
- (uncredited)
- English Knight
- (uncredited)
- Jane Banks
- (archive footage)
- (uncredited)
- Michael Banks
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- (uncredited)
- Hardy
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- (uncredited)
- The Machine Man
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- (uncredited)
- Laurel
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- (uncredited)
- Harold
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- (uncredited)
- Cowboy on roof
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"Breaking the fourth wall" has become tiresome in other movies, but here it takes on a completely different (literal) twist, as Martin Short stumbles through American and European movie history, looking for a way out.
Not all of the transitions work as smoothly (and funny) as that to the Titanic segment, but even in the show's weaker parts, it's still fun to recognize the movies and to watch Short (playing totally over-the-top) react to and interact with these situations.
As an aside-note, the original cut of this film included a segment from 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, which was later replaced by Hunt for Red October. I don't know why this was changed, but I thought the original scene was slightly more appealing.
Still, if you're planning a visit to Walt Disney Studios in Paris, don't miss this one!
The show starts as you sit in a darkened auditorium. A silent movie starts only to be interrupted by a mobile 'phone ringing. I must admit that I was totally taken in by this and got really mad when the guy gets up and starts talking to the caller about his lost luggage!
It becomes clear that the characters in the movie are aware of the man and with a pointing finger and a flash of pyrotechnics, the man is transported into the world of the movie. We see that the guy is, in fact, Martin Short.
What prevails is a chase through various well known movies from classic silent black and white movies to talkies and then colour. Martin Short is cleverly integrated using new footage and "Forrest Gump" style effects.
If you go to Disneyland Paris, be sure to check it out!
Did you know
- Crazy creditsAs the end credits start, you can hear cell phone sound effects from several speakers in the theatre.
- Alternate versionsIn 2013, scenes from The Incredibles, Ratatouille, and the Chronicles of Narnia were added into the film, replacing shots of older films.
- ConnectionsFeatured in State of the Parks: Top 15 Attractions That Closed in 2017 Part 2 (2018)
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- Runtime25 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
- 2.39 : 1