Review of A Night at the Opera (1935) by Brad B — 18 Feb 2008
This is an old school comedy classic from Hollywoods golden age!
Younger generation take note: If you think Robin Williams is the King of quick delivery, then think again. Groucho Marx is and always will be the quick comeback King!
Not to mention the fine and equal level support from his brother's Harpo & Chico. Outstanding in their own right, but for my money Groucho Marx is an absolute joy to watch.The greatestest thing about Groucho is how totally racy he can be without ever ever stooping to foul language. [One has to realizer how puritanical standards were back then to appreciate how well he walked the line.]Just the master of the double entendre!The highlight of all these Marx Bros. movies to me is the interplay between Groucho and Margret DuMont Hes unmerciful with her and it's worth it just to watch and listen. There will never be another Groucho Marx.
"Then we come to the Sanity Clause." "Hey wait a minute you can't fool me everyone knows there ain't no Sanity Claus!".
Great writing and superb delivery!
This review of A Night at the Opera (1935) was written by Brad B on 18 Feb 2008.
A Night at the Opera has generally received very positive reviews.
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