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It unavoidably loses some of its brilliance on film: much of the fun was the suspense of seeing live actors survive the demands of the slapstick. But Bogdanovich's frenetic transplant supplies so many belly laughs it seems ill-spirited to complain. Feb 8, 2018 | Full Review…
It unavoidably loses some of its brilliance on film: much of the fun was the suspense of seeing live actors survive the demands of the slapstick. But Bogdanovich's frenetic transplant supplies so many belly laughs it seems ill-spirited to complain.
David Ansen
Sexual innuendo in farce about actors putting on a play. Jul 11, 2017 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
Sexual innuendo in farce about actors putting on a play.
Barbara Shulgasser
one can't help laughing at at least some of the film's best gags Jun 10, 2005 | Rating: 4/5
one can't help laughing at at least some of the film's best gags
Douglas Pratt
Extremely energetic theater farce benefits from a colorful (and inexhaustable) ensemble. Apr 3, 2005 | Rating: 3/5
Extremely energetic theater farce benefits from a colorful (and inexhaustable) ensemble.
Scott Weinberg
Works much better as stage vehicle, but loaded with stars and laughs. Oct 30, 2004 | Rating: 3/5
Works much better as stage vehicle, but loaded with stars and laughs.
Steve Crum
Someone turned the farce up to eleven. Aug 20, 2003 | Rating: 4/5
Someone turned the farce up to eleven.
Widgett Walls
A hilarious movie Jul 19, 2003 | Full Review…
A hilarious movie
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
Very entertaining theater comedy. Maintains theatrical feel as the farce continues. Jul 14, 2003 | Rating: 3/5
Very entertaining theater comedy. Maintains theatrical feel as the farce continues.
Fred Topel
It was better on stage, but the movie isn't unwatchable Dec 19, 2002 | Rating: 3/5
It was better on stage, but the movie isn't unwatchable
James Sanford
Okay film version of a play that probably works better onstage. Dec 4, 2002 | Rating: 3/5
Okay film version of a play that probably works better onstage.
Ken Hanke
Muito engraçado, diversão do inicio ao fim.
Super Reviewer
I can't imagine how this play is accomplished on live stage (and it is). Well I have seen a live theater version of this play now, and I still can't imagine the talent necessary to make it as successful as the movie. A miscast character can ruin quite a few scenes and it is hard to get the entrances and exits as snappy as this appears 'cause there is the benefit of cutting the film. The ensemble cast in this movie is outstanding. And I can't praise the TIMING of the action and dialog enough! This is THE farce to end all farces!
Drama club people like this type of stuff. Those darn drama club people. The real play was good, but did I really need to see a movie of a play of a play?
It was cute. It wasn't as horrible as I had heard it was. I do agree that it doesn't translate as well on screen. Go see the live version it is absolutely hilarious.
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