If ever there was a charming movie made that reflects a time in Greece when small businesses were eaten up by the economic crisis, this adorable movie is the one to watch. A father and his almost mute handsome son whose face nonetheless has such a comedic quality to it, are struggling with their tailor shop for men’s clothes in Athens. The father falls ill, and his son has to find a way to keep the shop going. The bank is about to repossess it. He begins selling on the street and soon he’s making wedding dresses at a steal of a price.
His upstairs neighbor and darling child soon get involved in his sewing
business and a quiet romance seems to be stirring among the chiffon and teal. I
could not help but think of Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson) every time the close up of
our hero showed his big eyes and poised manner hiding a bit of humiliation. Comedic and touching, The Tailor is a made-to measure
classic. Dimitris Imellos as Nikos, the
sweet humble son, was impeccable in creating a character of such originality. His subtle expressions tore at our hearts. A gem of a Greek film - with comedic tragic elements.
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