The TV series is a classic of a comedy series, so naturally this film had a lot to live up to. It comes close, but overall it isn't a patch on the TV series. Starting with the few I had, the plot is rather generic and somewhat predictable in areas too, and I think while making an effort to stick to the spirit of the series is rather thin for the running time. Also some of the melodrama is rather sappy for my tastes. On the other hand, the film does look great, so is the soundtrack, the physical comedy is laugh-out-loud-funny, Peter MacNicol is good in his conventional role and Rowan Atkinson is brilliant as Mr Bean. All in all, there is much to enjoy but it does fall short of the series. 7/10 Bethany Cox

I wasn't a real fan of this big screen adaptation of a much-loved (including by me) television character. Having Bean talk was a mistake and the cast of American supporting actors didn't really work for me either. Plus all of the best gags are rehashed from the show. No thanks!

When they let Bean be Bean, it's entertaining, because Rowan Atkinson is one of those performers that can't NOT be funny, no matter what he's doing. He's always good for a laugh, even if the film isn't so great. Not the ideal vehicle for showcasing his talents, but it has enough funny moments to overcome the weaknesses.