Review of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948) by Joe A — 29 Oct 2011
This is a genuine classic in every sense of the word. Not only a hilariously funny slapstick comedy but, a delightfully spooky Halloween treat featuring the great Universal monsters together for the last time.
An enjoyably silly plot concerns the efforts by Dracula and a female scientist to revive the Frankenstein monster using Lou Costello's brain with The Wolfman, when in human form, in pursuit to stop them.
Bud Abbott is along for the ride playing the unbelieving straight man to the supernatural goings on and there is plenty of spooky stuff going on right under his nose. The cast is perfect as is every other aspect of this timeless gem and it's great to see Lugosi, Chaney and Glen Strange on screen in their classic roles one more time.
In all seriousness this is a great example of a perfect movie. There is nothing wrong with it and it accomplishes everything it sets out to do and very well. A comedy masterpiece! An amusing sidenote: despite being associated with the role all his life, this is only the second time Bela Lugosi played count Dracula on film! Great movie even by today's standards.
This review of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948) was written by Joe A on 29 Oct 2011.
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein has generally received very positive reviews.
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