"Ridicule" is a not-to-be-taken-seriously French period piece (circa 1780's) which tells of a young hydraulics engineer who seeks royal funds to drain foul marshes to protect peasants from disease. His problem is to work his way into the King's court where the witty repartee of aristocrats rules the day. The film is an excellent period production though a bit stilted, somewhat bland and lacking passion, and not as witty as one would expect a film about wit to be. Most filmgoers will likely be bored with the meager story and so-so humor. Recommended for devotees of Euro period flicks only.
