Review of Funny Money (2006) by Elsa B — 28 Jul 2009

This movie made me laugh hysterically once the scene shifted to Chevy Chase's home. Yes, it is formulaic in its setups, as were classic stage comedies in the 1700s, but the rampant absurdity and high anxiety remind me of the best of the English hit series, "Fawlty Towers".

The very basic ingredients of stress and ad-libbing names and relationships to avoid being caught in a lie, combined with the fear of being "rubbed out" by gangsters is spoofy, reliable entertainment and some films should have this goal in mind.