Review of Arsenic and Old Lace (1944) by Jim H — 04 Jul 2012
A newlywed discovers that his aged aunts have been poisoning lonely bachelors as his brother returns with a body to hide.
This is a shallow but enjoyable farce. Cary Grant runs about and contorts his face in all the shapes required by the genre, and Josephine Hull and Jean Adair are delightful in their naivete. This isn't substantive comedy, but it's well-plotted and energetic.
Overall, I enjoyed Arsenic and Old Lace for its madcap fun as it's a decent way to while away a couple hours.
This review of Arsenic and Old Lace (1944) was written by Jim H on 04 Jul 2012.
Arsenic and Old Lace has generally received very positive reviews.
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