Tag Archives: slapstick

La Cage aux Folles (1978) Rated R

Posted on July 29, 2018 by laurarachel4

Two gay men hide their lifestyle when one partner’s son announces they are getting married. Starring Ugo Tognazzi, Michel Serrault, and Claire Maurier. This is a brilliant comedy; the slapstick elements are just as funny as the humor in the film. … Continue reading →

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The Sweeter Side of Life (2013) Rated TV-G

Posted on January 31, 2013 by laurarachel4

A Manhattan socialite housewife suddenly finds herself single after her husband leaves her for  another woman. Starring Kathryn Morris, James Best, Alastair Mackenzie This is one of the worst Hallmark films I have ever seen. The acting was horrible. I … Continue reading →

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Topper (1937)

Posted on February 28, 2012 by laurarachel4

Rated NR A high-spirited couple passes away and decide to shake up their stuffy friend, Topper. Starring Constance Bennett, Cary Grant, Roland Young The perfect comedy is Topper. The cinematography was wonderful and even the special effects were brilliant for … Continue reading →

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Gunga Din (1939)

Posted on September 24, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated NR Three British soldiers in India are doing fine until one of them decides they want to get married. The two decide to trick the third into a last mission to stop the Thuggee cult. Starring Cary Grant, Victor McLaglen, … Continue reading →

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Baby’s Day Out (1994)

Posted on May 11, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated PG This has to be the worst film by John Hughes. To give him props he didn’t direct it but wrote it, which was worst. I thought the script was the worst thing about the film. Too over the top … Continue reading →

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National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989)

Posted on April 4, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated PG-13 This is the better made National Lampoon movie from the franchise. There are classic jokes that with stands the test of time. In this edition, Clark Griswold isn’t the idiot that I felt in the other films but a … Continue reading →

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Batman Forever (1995)

Posted on February 3, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated PG-13 I am shocked in learning that this movie was the top grossing film in 1995. Who watched this? Oh, me. I don’t think they should try doing slapstick with comic books. This film reminded me of The Mask, … Continue reading →

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National Lampoon’s European Vacation (1985)

Posted on December 1, 2010 by laurarachel4

Rated PG-13 I have never enjoyed a National Lampoon film, the jokes are always cheap and dated. This film is no exception. The jokes are cheap and definitely dated. I didn’t find them funny at all but maybe that’s because I don’t find … Continue reading →

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