Review of A Night at the Opera (1935) by Paul B — 30 Jun 2009
This movie is all about the greatest comedians of the 1930's at the top of their game. The "plot" serves to give them some semblance of direction and purpose for what they're doing, and it also provides a good reason for sticking in several decent musical numbers to give us a rest from laughing.
Individual scenes are what make this movie memorable, though, more than any connection they may have with one another. This one features some of the funniest scenes, of any movie, ever--including the scene in Groucho's tiny room on the ship, and of course the final opera scene.
Harpo and Groucho are at their acrobatic and fast-talking (respectively) best. Chico is always my least favorite of the three, but he does have some great moments as well, most of them with Groucho. Overall, the film is perhaps not as inspired as "Duck Soup," but the important thing is that none of the jokes seem forced; everything still rings true seven decades later.
It's a true classic, funnier than most movies out today.
This review of A Night at the Opera (1935) was written by Paul B on 30 Jun 2009.
A Night at the Opera has generally received very positive reviews.
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