“…ultimately one of the Coens’ kinder (if not gentler) efforts.”

“…best enjoyed as a party, rather than a plot.”

“…really shouldn’t hold up as well as it does.”

“…hilariously impressive verbal gymnastics.”

“…near-balletic, slapstick choreography…”

“…not nearly enough Jacques Tati…”

“…a very early Jacques Tati short that only slightly hints at the genius to come.”

“…freewheelingly captures a traveling carnival’s effects on a small French village.”

“…challenged me to think about what I praise in Black art—and why.”

“…reminds us that few things are as perverted as making sex more important than the gospel.”