Review of Ninotchka (1939) by Ryan V — 27 Jun 2016
Three bumbling Soviet lackeys are trying to sell some confiscated jewels in Paris so they can buy farm equipment for a people's commune. The matter is complicated once the dashing paramour (Melvyn Douglas) of an expatriate Russian noblewoman (Ina Claire) attempts to cheat the trio.
Another agent of the USSR (Greta Garbo) is dispatched to fix the problem, but she didn't count on being swept off her feet. Ninotchka is a surprisingly witty and acerbic spoof of Red Scare politics, but its key asset is found in Greta Garbo's vivid (and hilarious) performance.
The setting and subject matter make this film into a weird time capsule, but that doesn't stop Ninotchka from being very entertaining in its own right.
This review of Ninotchka (1939) was written by Ryan V on 27 Jun 2016.
Ninotchka has generally received very positive reviews.
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