Review of The In-Laws (1979) by Tanner L — 07 Feb 2012

This film is primarily an excuse to execute various antics and loony setpieces (including hand puppets and the ludicrous "Serpentine" movement scene), but it succeeds in being a very fun viewing experience.

Peter Falk's insane know-it-all con artist/possible CIA agent is very likeable despite his many faults, and Alan Arkin's interactions with him are beyond priceless. Arkin has the pleasure of having painfully funny dialogue throughout the film, but it is likely only as funny as it is in this film because Arkin is comedically brilliant as a regulary joe exasperated with Falk's antics.

A relentlessly fun film that still holds up many years later.