Well here it is, a real gem from Peter Bogdanovich. What's Up Doc? is a hilarious homage to the screwball comedies of the 1930s by Howard Hawks and Preston Sturges, with great writing and performances especially. It has great direction too, with some terrific production values and photography. I love the wacky title, which refers to the scene where Streisand and O'Neal meet for the first time with she chomping on a carrot a la Bugs Bunny. The script is wonderful, with hilarious lines and cartoonish wit, and the acting is great. Streisand is great as the zany drop-out, and Ryan O'Neal gives one of his better performances as the absent-minded professor who Streisand has set her eyes on. My favourite performance comes from Madeline Kahn, who is simply brilliant as O'Neal's fiancée and provides some of the funniest moments. In conclusion, yet another comedy classic. 10/10 Bethany Cox
Review of What's Up, Doc?
