Review of The Great Race (1965) by Walter W — 17 Nov 2013
One of the all-time comedy masterpieces - they don't make 'em like this anymore. Jack Lemmon gives one of the great comic performances of his - or any other - career. He is hysterical in 2 major roles and with Peter Falk, as his henchman Max, make a great comic duo.
The pie fight, the saloon brawl, the melting iceberg and especially the race to the finish line in Paris are classics - enhanced by one of Henry Mancini's best scores. It's a long but rewarding race and bears re-watching.
"Hit the Button, Max!" (the Hannibal 8 is also one of the great movie cars!).
This review of The Great Race (1965) was written by Walter W on 17 Nov 2013.
The Great Race has generally received positive reviews.
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