Humor in Cinema: Mr. Bean and Charlie Chaplin

Posted on Mar 16, 2025 in English

A. I often fly to Japan on business. It’s a long flight, and I rely on the films as a means of passing the time. The airlines screen quite a good range of films, so there is something for every taste. I usually find a couple of films that appeal to me. However, last time I flew, things went wrong. I’d already seen all the films except the Mr. Bean film. I dislike comedies. I have no doubt that many people enjoy them, but I don’t like watching people make fools of themselves. Since I had nothing better to do, I watched the Mr. Bean film. To my amazement, it was hilarious, and I laughed a lot. I think I’ll watch Mr. Bean next time the show is broadcast on TV!

B.

  1. I’m sorry. I regret shouting at you.
  2. On the way home, I stopped to buy a drink.
  3. I’ll have to go home. I forgot to turn off the gas.
  4. We regret to inform you that you have not paid the telephone bill. Please pay it at once.
  5. Joe remembered owning a dog when he was young.

C.

  1. She’s so kind and helpful. She has a heart of gold.
  2. If you’re worried about something, tell me. You should get it off your chest.
  3. She wants to hear all about your date. She’s all ears.
  4. He likes to joke with you. He loves to pull your leg.
  5. Her plants and garden look wonderful. She has green fingers.
  6. Don’t buy in that shop. It’s too expensive. You’ll pay through the nose.

D.

  1. They’re organizing a party for the sick children. / A party is being organized for the sick children.
  2. The city council gave Jim a special award. / Jim was given a special award by the city council.
  3. Time magazine will publish my article next week. / My article will be published by Time magazine next week.
  4. The boss has given the managers a pay rise. / The managers have been given a pay rise (by the boss).

E. Mr. Bean has a lot in common with Charlie Chaplin. Charlie Chaplin’s films were made in the days of silent films. They relied on actions to make them funny. The same may be said of Mr. Bean. Both men are proof that clever dialogue isn’t always needed to make a film amusing. Both Chaplin’s and Bean’s films can be enjoyed internationally because there is no language barrier.

F.

  1. She wore shoes with very high heels in order to look taller.
  2. Danny opened the front door very quietly so as not to wake anyone.
  3. Sally and Bill Brown moved to London so that they would be near Sally’s parents.

(L-1)

A.

  1. The news is broadcast every evening at ten o’clock.
  2. Rap music doesn’t appeal to me at all.
  3. This shop only sells shoes for adults. It doesn’t cater for children.
  4. I think that funfairs are the best entertainment for young children.
  5. Not everyone likes Mr. Bean. It’s a matter of taste.

B. On long flights, I usually watch films as a means of passing the time. The airlines screen a selection of different films, including comedies, romances, and thrillers. There is something for every taste, so I always find something to watch. However, the last time I flew, I had already seen all the films except the Mr. Bean film. I dislike watching Rowan Atkinson make a fool of himself, but I had nothing better to do, so I watched the Mr. Bean film. To my amazement, I enjoyed it very much.

C.

  1. Don’t forget to call me tomorrow.
  2. Good luck in the exam. Remember to check your answers carefully.
  3. I regret shouting at my little brother.
  4. She doesn’t remember being in a car accident.
  5. On the way home from work today, I stopped to buy milk.

D.

  1. I am listening to everything you say. / all ears.
  2. She is kind and generous. / has a heart of gold.
  3. They’ll be charged too much money. / pay through the nose.
  4. I’ll feel better if I tell you what’s worrying me. / get it off my chest.

E.

  1. The windows are being cleaned.
  2. Mr. Bean films are watched by millions.
  3. The garage is going to repair my car.
  4. The results will be announced tomorrow.
  5. The victim was taken to hospital.
  6. Library books can be borrowed for two weeks.

F.

  1. The little boy was taken to the dentist yesterday.
  2. The article will probably be published in Time magazine next week.
  3. That program has never been broadcast on British TV before.
  4. Animals should be treated kindly.

G.

  1. Be quiet so as not to disturb him.
  2. The little boy stood on a chair so that he could see through the window.
  3. We arrived at the concert early in order to get good seats.