Review of Go West (1940) by John T — 06 Jan 2015
Groucho, Chico and Harpo travel to the Old West where they get tangled up in a land acquisition scheme. They are great as usual, with Groucho and Harpo in particularly rare form. There are some brilliant set pieces present here, particularly in the conclusion.
The giant train chase finale is a sort of homage to Buster Keaton's (who co-wrote the screenplay) 1927 " The General". It's not exactly original, but and the buildup and payoff are perfectly executed.
Not their best -- certainly not up to Duck Soup, Horse Feather, and A Night at the Opera - but enough laughs to hold your interest.
This review of Go West (1940) was written by John T on 06 Jan 2015.
Go West has generally received positive reviews.
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