The Visitors: Bastille Day
The Visitors: Bastille Day

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The Visitors: Bastille Day

2016
Movie
110 min
French

Stuck in the corridors of time, Godefroy de Montmirail and his faithful servant Jacquouille are projected to a time of profound political and social upheavals: the French Revolution... specifically, The Terror, time of great dangers, during which the descendants of Godefroy and Jacquouille had their castle and all their property confiscated by arrogant aristocrats, fleeing and lifes hanging by a thread.

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IMDb5.0/10
Google Users50%
Director: Jean-Marie PoiréGenres: Comedy, Fantasy, Adventure

Plot Summary

In this sequel, Godefroy de Montmirail and his loyal servant Jacquouille la Fripouille are once again transported through time. This time, they arrive in the present day of France during the tumultuous French Revolution, specifically on the eve of the Bastille storming. They must navigate this chaotic period to find a way back to their own time, facing historical figures and the dangers of a revolution in progress.

Critical Reception

While the film reunited the beloved main cast of the original 'Visitors' films, 'The Visitors: Bastille Day' was met with largely negative reviews from critics, who found its humor dated and the plot uninspired. Audiences were also divided, with many expressing disappointment compared to the earlier installments.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film relies heavily on recycled gags and predictable humor.

  • Critics found the plot convoluted and lacking the charm of the original.

  • Many viewers felt it was a pale imitation of its predecessors.

Google audience: Google users generally found the movie to be unfunny and a disappointment compared to earlier films in the series, with many feeling it failed to capture the original's magic and relied on tired comedic tropes.

Fun Fact

The film was originally conceived as a direct sequel to 'The Visitors II: The Corridors of Time' (1998), but faced significant delays and script rewrites, eventually being released 18 years after its predecessor.

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