One joke after another bombs in this overly silly and utterly dull comedy. The joke vacuum is all the more irritating considering the familiar cast. However, likable as they may be, the actors are far from saving this film. Probably Woody Allen's most hopeless script. The finish, with the car chase and the chaos, is as boring and unfunny as it gets (and Benny Hill has done this sort of thing much better). But hardly surprising, considering how few good comedies came out in the 60s. The "Animal House" of the 60s, you could say; popular (I assume) but uninspired. The Swinging 60s have rarely been duller.
Of course, if you enjoyed movies like "Police Academy 3", "Animal House", or "1941", disregard my comments and have a ball with this mess.
Of course, if you enjoyed movies like "Police Academy 3", "Animal House", or "1941", disregard my comments and have a ball with this mess.