Best dark comedy ever, undisputed
This is the father and grandfather of all black comedy -- rich, elegant, cold, calculating and emotionless. Its one of these films that I cant believe I never saw before now, its that influential and good. I find it most effective as a modern viewer, to see people in black and white film acting so vicious and wickedly. Its Patricia Highsmith meets Jane Austen with a touch of Mel Brooks. In fact, Id be surprised if Gene Wilder hadn't watched this film a few times before embarking on his career.
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