Doesn't take long into this movie before it becomes obvious a young Rowan Atkinson must have devoured this film at a tweener. In fact, I bet he hid between the seats to watch multiple showings of it on Saturdays.
Dudley Moore at the piano pulling toidy faces and singing like a git. Moore in front of the mirror pulling faces and singing in a falsetto. His rubbery, put-upon mannerisms. Black Adder and Mr. Bean are all hear in protean form.
I don't know whether this is the funniest thing I've ever seen. It was probably a lot funnier to the Brits in 1968. But it's an interesting snapshot in the career of one of England's most celebrated comics. And a harmless way to kill 90 minutes. I suggest it holds up a lot better than his two most celebrated movies: Arthur, when being shytfaced drunk 'round the clock was considered super-hilarious. And 10, when stalking super-hot and completely unattainable women was considered charming.
Dudley Moore at the piano pulling toidy faces and singing like a git. Moore in front of the mirror pulling faces and singing in a falsetto. His rubbery, put-upon mannerisms. Black Adder and Mr. Bean are all hear in protean form.
I don't know whether this is the funniest thing I've ever seen. It was probably a lot funnier to the Brits in 1968. But it's an interesting snapshot in the career of one of England's most celebrated comics. And a harmless way to kill 90 minutes. I suggest it holds up a lot better than his two most celebrated movies: Arthur, when being shytfaced drunk 'round the clock was considered super-hilarious. And 10, when stalking super-hot and completely unattainable women was considered charming.