Ralph Fiennes reflects on the Seinfeld's best episodes, which is aptly titled "The English Patient," the story revolves around Elaine's contempt for the movie, which leads to several amusing scenarios that interfere with her personal relationships and her career.

While promoting his movie The Return on Jake's Takes, Fiennes shares that he was amused by Elaine's hatred of The English Patient. He discusses the inevitability of a movie being made fun of when it is at the center of popular culture and receiving acclaim. Fiennes emphasizes that if one has the privilege to be in a movie that is well-received, it is not difficult to take a joke about the film from those who may not be as enthusiastic about it. Check out Fiennes' comments below:

It was very funny because it was a riff on, which is what happens often when there is a film that everyone loves, there's always going to be someone going, "What's the fuss about?" And a lot of people loved it, but there were also people who thought it was slow and long. Look, it's great. If you're lucky enough to be in a film that's being received well, you can have a humor about the people who are going, "I don't get it." But you don't want everyone saying that.

What This Means For Seinfeld And The English Patient

The Humor Is Part Of The Show And The Movie's Legacy

"The English Patient" episode is integral to the legacy of Seinfeld and the Academy Award-winning movie. Seinfeld has no shortage of hilarious episodes, but "The English Patient" remains a particularly amusing one, with the overall sentiment being applicable to anything in popular culture that becomes surprisingly ubiquitous. With Elaine being one of Seinfeld's best characters, her attitude toward The English Patient and the effect it has on her life is perfectly on-brand for her.

As for The English Patient itself, Seinfeld has helped ensure that the movie will be ed, even though the popularity and acclaim for many Best Picture winners fades over time. The humor has also extended to stories beyond Seinfeld and The English Patient, including in the novel Damned written by Fight Club author Chuck Palahniuk. In Damned, The English Patient is played on a loop in Hell for the purpose of torture. Becoming a recurring joke may not be the most favorable legacy for the World War II drama, but it does help to keep the movie relevant.

Our Take On Ralph Fiennes' Comments

He Is Not Offended By Elaine's Hatred

Despite the serious subject matter of many Ralph Fiennes movies, he has a good sense of humor, and decades later is genuinely amused by Seinfeld's comedic use of The English Patient. He is able to see that the jokes made at the expense of The English Patient can be seen as compliments to the movie's impact. Fiennes' attitude is healthy and is a testament to him, The English Patient, and to the enduring humor of Seinfeld.

Source: Jake's Takes (YouTube)