Review of Arsenic and Old Lace (1944) by Gordon D — 15 Apr 2009
What a hoot! The film starts off well - the old ladies are a delight, their sweet belief in their own innocence so plausibly implausible, but later on things get just plain corny. Brother Johnathan and his accomplice Einstein, in particular, are no better than a caricature and the other supporting actors aren't much better.
Overall, though, Arsenic still deserves three stars for its entertainment value.
This review of Arsenic and Old Lace (1944) was written by Gordon D on 15 Apr 2009.
Arsenic and Old Lace has generally received very positive reviews.
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