Review of What's Up, Tiger Lily? (1966) by River W — 10 Dec 2008

The film that introduced the mix received comic sensability that Woody Allen Created. A movie that is so stupid its funny.

This review of What's Up, Tiger Lily? (1966) was written by River W on 10 Dec 2008.

What's Up, Tiger Lily? has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Anna S (420) on 29 Jan 2010

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A neat idea, with a few good punch lines. I think it would be interesting to see Hollywood try this today…

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By Little B (77) on 05 Mar 2014

The original film gives the impression of being silly, the dubbing made by Allen to turn it into a comedy is quite tedious and rarely funny…

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