Innocents Abroad (1991) Online

Whereas Hollywood and the Independent film market have spent the last few years churning out films that painstakingly stage "spontaneous" interaction between the members of regional communities, this documentary follows the average American on a whirlwind tour of Europe, observing with great sensitivity and humor, how the "beast" (as portrayed in mockumentaries) reacts to new situations. Blank takes care to show a rounded perspective of this type of trip, complete with observations from European tour guides, chefs, vendors and others who are used to hosting these groups. Where films like Drop Dead Gorgeous try to play on the "backwards/backwoods" Midwestern communities, Blank is not sympathetic or mocking, he simply stands back and lets the characters speak for themselves. Any comedy or human interest lover would enjoy this film.

This documentary is a lighthearted look at several Americans from all different states and all different backgrounds take a bus tour through the major European cities.

It's fun to see how they react to different cultures. The documentary does not make fun of them in anyway shape or from. It's just a refreshing look at how outsiders perceive the culture they are in. The tour operators and guides are extremely kind and accommodating.

Just an interesting documentary that looks at tourism from both sides.