Try to see "The Party" with Peter Sellers, along with "Bean," you'll see from where the inspiration for the painting "Whistler's Mother"(Peter Sellers scene in the bathroom after he succeeds finally to pee...) I love Rowan Atkinson, he is a great comic actor. And, I love his little brown bear, I also had an identical one when I was little. I'm sure Rowan loves Peter Sellers. Mel Smith was a talented comedy actor and director. He also worked with Rowan Atkinson in "The Tall Guy" (1989) and "Not the Nine O'Clock News" (1979-1982). Maybe I'm wrong concerning the painting inspiration, maybe I'm not. Anyway, "Bean" it's another very good comedy, and, along with Rowan Atkinson's very special comic performance, there are a few other great acting testimonies by Peter MacNicol, Pamela Reed, Harris Yulin, Burt Reynolds. The most fun scene is when both Rowan Atkinson and Peter MacNicol sing Yesterday by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, especially when Rowan pronounces "Suddenly".

I love the 'Mr Bean' TV series and the 'Ultimate Disaster' movie is just as entertaining. My main concern was the transition to the big screen and whether Bean would be as effective as a long movie, but it definitely does work and the transition is seamless.Rowan Atkinson is a comedy genius and never fails to amuse, no matter how many times you've seen or watched Bean for. If there's one thing I preferred about the TV series over the movie, it would be that Bean hardly ever talks and relies a lot more on facial expressions and gestures. I prefer this Bean to the one we see in the movie, but he's still very funny.This is without doubt one of my favourite comedy movies from one of my favourite comedy characters. I can't get enough of Bean.

Bean: The Ultimate Disaster Movie (1997): Dir: Mel Smith / Cast: Rowan Atkinson, Peter MacNicol, Pamela Reed, Burt Reynolds, Harris Yulin: To understand Mr. Bean, one has only to observe. He appears simple yet his lifestyle is complicated. When late for work and no time for coffee, he puts a table spoon of coffee mix in his mouth followed by sugar, milk and hot water. Title indicates the mess people often make without thinking, such as making this film. He is chosen to represent his country in America where an expensive rare painting is on display. He is arrested at the airport for faking gun play, which was real swift. Upon moving in with a family he wrecks innocent havoc forcing the wife and children to leave. Ninety minute version of the T.V. show with direction by Mel Smith on the same level. Rowan Atkinson as Bean is sometimes funny but often tiresome. Maybe it has to do with the fact that the character is a moron. Peter MacNicol and Pamela Reed are flat as the couple who invite Bean into their home. He will wreck havoc on their home but not nearly as much as this film will play on their careers. Finally there is Burt Reynolds in what can only be described as a desperate career move. Those that enjoy the TV segments may wish to stick with that since this film isn't any funnier. It is a bigger disaster than its title gives it credit for. Score: 2 / 10

When comedy was ruled by Jim Carrey back in the 90s, this movie was quite a welcome change. Although she does not deliver as much as we expect for a Bean movie! When Rowan Atkinson and Peter Macnicol (Ally Mcbeal, 24) team up together laughter does happen. Atkinson in particular is excellent; however I feel if he spoke more rather than stick to his silent movie approach the movie would have been more successful than it is. Expectations were quite high back in 1997 when this initially took over the cinemas and what feedback it got back in the day I am not very familiar with. No introduction is needed on this one. Since the British TV show Mr. Bean was aired in 1990, Bean has been a household name and the chances are a majority of the entire world has seen at least one episode of him. This wondrous story of a Man child is a creation of Rowan Atkinson himself. So what can you expect you pack it all up into one movie?Mel Smith, who took up the screen play that was done by Rowan Atkinson, is given a fairly arduous task I must say. This script is not the sharpest script written by Atkinson based on Mr. Bean. His intended humor was obviously that of the acting of Bean. However for those who are hardcore fans of the entire Mr. Bean franchise would have preferred a more original adaptation of the character. Something that will be done in the future with Johnny EnglishMr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson) a caretaker at the British Royal National Gallery dodges a bullet when it is decided by the directors to send him to Los Angeles instead of firing him. The drawing of Whistlers Mother is apparently returning back to where she belongs - The United States. When David Langley (Peter Macnicol) decided to select a British art scholar instead of Bon Jovi to speak at the grand unveiling of the drawing, little did he know that Dr.Bean (he isn't a doctor really- I am sure you will figure that on your own) was what he has signed up for? The mayhem begins in flight when Bean pops a bag of vomit on a first class customer during cruise. Only Bean can make such a mistake. Whilst Bean is in flight, Langley is trying to convince his son and daughter about the scholar staying over at their place during his visit to LA. Alison Langley (Pamela Reed) who is not too thrilled about the whole idea gives her husband the benefit of the doubt. Soon they are about to find out how wrong they all were.Now it all is clear to me and now I am beginning to understand what viewers felt back in 1997. Disappointment! Hardly hitting Average!Title: BeanDirected by: Mel SmithStarring: Rowan Atkinson & Peter MacnicolRated: PG13 for risqué humorRating: 05/10