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One of the funniest films in history!

posted 10 years ago by vawlkee_2000
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Maybe Cary Grant didn't like doing slapstick, but who the hell cares!
A side of Grant few could ever imagine, but here he is and he pulls it off admirably!
With an amazing supporting cast - and you know who they are, this film film is one of Capra's masterpieces!
Nothing like it, before, during or since!

Like a cross between Frasier and the Three Stooges!
Brilliant! Absolutely brilliant!

[–] drxcreatures 8 years ago

This movie has a lot of good quotes.

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[–] liscarkat (19418) 5 years ago

It has some good things, particularly from Lorre and Massey, but Grant's beyond-ham mugging and squealing just about ruin it.

[–] Druff (1845) a year ago

> Grant's beyond-ham mugging and squealing just about ruin it.

Those were literally the best parts of the movie.

[–] greenbudgie (2358) 2 years ago

I've just watched the 1969 version which I think is even funnier. And I'm guessing the 1969 version is more faithful to the play.

[–] TheArgentinian (7251) 2 years ago

I thought it was obnoxious the longer it went on. 2hs is too much for this