Take a Holiday with Mr. Bean this Christmas

If you're looking for a wholesome, G-rated  DVD to give as a holiday gift or to rent as a family, look no further than Mr. Bean's Holiday.

We're big fans of Rowan Atkinson from way back, though I do prefer his work on Black Adder (with Hugh Laurie from "House" - brilliant!)and The Thin Blue Line much more.

Must be all those sex jokes. But that's o.k. because Mr. Bean's a laugh riot, too, especially for a guy who doesn't talk much, and who sleeps with a teddy bear.

I did enjoy 1997's Bean: The Movie, and figure that this one will be just as silly. (No we haven't watched Mr. Bean's Holiday yet. I'm saving it as a stocking stuffer for my husband. Though now that he's read this, I've probably spoiled that plan. Oh well.)

A brief synopsis:

In his latest misadventure, Mr. Bean - the nearly wordless misfit who seems to be followed by a trail of pratfalls and hijinks - goes on holiday to the French Riviera and becomes ensnared in a European adventure of cinematic proportions.

Oh good, we get to make fun of the French. It's almost as enjoyable as making fun of the Germans and the Welsh. Just kidding. Did I mention that my mother's French, my dad's English and we have lots of friends in Berlin? Back to Mr. Bean...

Bean packs up his suitcase and camcorder to head to Cannes for some sun on the beach. But his trip doesn't go as smoothly as he had hoped when the bumbling Bean falls face first into a series of mishaps far-fetched enough to make his own avant-garde film.

Oh we get to make fun of Hollywood, too. Tee hee!

Wrongly thought to be both kidnapper and acclaimed filmmaker, he has some serious explaining to do after wreaking havoc across the French countryside.

Sounds completely ridiculous and full of pratfalls and potty humor. Just perfect for my kids and husband.

And if it sounds like your brand of British humor - BRILLIANT! - get a copy of Mr. Bean's Holiday and check out the rest of Rowan Atkinson's work after the kids are in bed.

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