Great classic comedy by Molinaro. The movie was breaking with the rule at the time. Of course, the characters are presented in a stereotyped kind of way, but I think it was appropriate at the time. The farcical set-up helped bringing crowds. And somehow, I'm sure the gay cause moved a step forward with this movie.
Some scene are simply hilarious. I can't tell you how I found the toast scene funny! And try to walk like John Wayne! But I would agree that the second half was a lot more funnier than the first. Never the less. Serrault is excellent. But he's not alone: so is Ugo Tognazzi and Michel Galabru. I love that guy, ever since, as a kid, I watched him in the Gendarme series with Louis DeFunès.
Excellent musical score by Ennio Morricone. Gotta love it!
A comedy to enjoy many, many times.
Out of 100, I gave it 82. That's good for *** out of ****.
Seen at home, in Toronto, on November 6th, 2004.
Some scene are simply hilarious. I can't tell you how I found the toast scene funny! And try to walk like John Wayne! But I would agree that the second half was a lot more funnier than the first. Never the less. Serrault is excellent. But he's not alone: so is Ugo Tognazzi and Michel Galabru. I love that guy, ever since, as a kid, I watched him in the Gendarme series with Louis DeFunès.
Excellent musical score by Ennio Morricone. Gotta love it!
A comedy to enjoy many, many times.
Out of 100, I gave it 82. That's good for *** out of ****.
Seen at home, in Toronto, on November 6th, 2004.