The Marx Brothers are like a Hanzo sword in Kill Bill: You cannot compare them with other comedy teams... only with every other movie, present or future that the Marx Brothers had made.
I watched the film again last night with my son. It was basically a comedy revue. There was crime, romance, puns, wisecracks and some of the most confusing dance numbers you'll ever see. The plot is of little consequence and most of the movie is linking one routine to the next; and, THAT is what makes it so enjoyable.
Plus, Zeppo is part of the team. He made a great straight man and barbershop quartet fourth. The romance and crime parts gave us some forgettable performances.
I laughed out loud when I saw Barton McLane (of Torchy Blaine fame) as a lifeguard. This is a fun movie. See it with a glass of ice water. If you don't have any, peel some onions... that'll make your eyes water...
I watched the film again last night with my son. It was basically a comedy revue. There was crime, romance, puns, wisecracks and some of the most confusing dance numbers you'll ever see. The plot is of little consequence and most of the movie is linking one routine to the next; and, THAT is what makes it so enjoyable.
Plus, Zeppo is part of the team. He made a great straight man and barbershop quartet fourth. The romance and crime parts gave us some forgettable performances.
I laughed out loud when I saw Barton McLane (of Torchy Blaine fame) as a lifeguard. This is a fun movie. See it with a glass of ice water. If you don't have any, peel some onions... that'll make your eyes water...