Review of Love Happy (1949) by Xgary X — 18 Jan 2008
I'm a big fan of The Marx Brothers, but this, their second last outing, doesn't really count. Even the DVD cover is a bit of a cheat; Groucho and Marilyn are hardly in it. The Marx formula was always Groucho's insightful wit centre stage, with some vaudevillian slapstick and musical turns from Harpo and Chico as comic asides.
This however has none of Groucho's trademark banter (he just occasionally provides brief narration) and is all musical numbers and Harpo's clowning. It may get a few laughs from young children, but otherwise, it's not enough to carry an entire film.
This review of Love Happy (1949) was written by Xgary X on 18 Jan 2008.
Love Happy has generally received mixed reviews.
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