A Night at the Opera
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Movie Reviews of A Night at the Opera
Movie Review: classic 5 Stars
For those of you looking for a great introduction to the brilliant physical comedy (as well as one liners) from the late, great, and legendary Marx Brothers, this film is for you! A NIGHT AT THE OPERA is nothing short of hilarious, as well as beautiful to listen to! This features soprano Kitty Carlisle, as a young opera star, who runs into the Marx Brothers along the way--or, specifically Otis B. Driftwood (Groucho Marx), a "hanger on" who continues to pursue an elderly socialite, Mrs. Claypool (Margaret Dumont). He and his rowdy crew of accomplices--er, assistants--help to bring the beautiful opera singer together with her lover, as well as with critical acclaim. What's more, some of the most beautiful and well-known opera arias are interspersed between the zany shenanigans (this includes "The Anvil Chorus" and "Miserere" from IL TROVATORE).Some of the scenes from this film have often been replicated in films, as well as television, but no one does it quite as well as the Marx Brothers. They truly put the physical comedians of today to shame. There is a reason that A NIGHT AT THE OPERA has been the recipient of numerous honors on top film lists. Be sure to see it. I have no doubt that you will enjoy it!
Movie Review: GO ON, THERE AIN'T NO SANITY CLAUS
Summary: 5 Stars
A Night at the Opera was the first Marx Bros. movie for MGM after leaving Paramount and its one of their best. Certainly a top 3 with Animal Crackers and Duck Soup.
Groucho Marx (Otis Driftwood)tries to make a quick buck when he hears that a young tenor can be brought up for a extraordinary price. So him and his crazy friends Chico and Harpo tries to persuade the manager of the opera company to sign up a young talent. However this young talent is also so deeply in love with one of the operatic shows.
The film features two of their best bits: The overcrowded stateroom, and Groucho explaining the Opera Contract to Chico and talking about the "Sanity Clause" prompting Chico to respond, "Aww go on there ain't no Sanity Claus!" Classic.
Groucho's one liners are probably the best comic lines on film, and Harpo's silent antics are a delight, while Chico is up to his same old tricks. The three work brilliantly while director Sam Wood and the writers work in some good musical acts and classic comedy bits.
Of course the ever put-upon Margaret Dumont is back for more abuse from Groucho as Mrs. Claypool. Wonderful stuff!
Movie Review: "On account of you, I nearly heard the opera!"
Summary: 5 Stars
One of the greatest comedies of all time, A Night at the Opera is one of those films that just doesn't get stale. It's a movie that perfectly follows the Marx Brothers' recipe for their trademark mayhem: take a pompus, uptight institution--such as academia, medicine or politics--and trash it. In this case, it's the wild and wacky world of opera.
When opera singers Riccardo and Rosa are separated by the wicked Lassparri, it's up to Otis B. Driftwood, Fiorello and Tomasso to get them back together again, and help them become stars of the New York Opera Company. They do this by shredding a contract, stuffing fifteen people into a stateroom, shuffling beds around a hotel room, stealing the beards of three aviators, and turning an orchestra pit into a baseball diamond--among other inspired acts of lunacy. Does any of that really help? Maybe a little bit. But all you'll care about is that it's fun to watch!
There's a reason that, after seventy years, this film is still as popular as it is. All it takes is one screening to figure out what it is. Grab yourself some hard-boiled eggs and enjoy.
Highly Recommended!
Movie Review: Marx brothers at the top of their form
Summary: 5 Stars
"A Night at the Opera"(1935) is the first MGM film made by the Marx brothers after leaving Paramount, and it is the first Marx Brother's film without Zeppo. This was also a sort of comeback film for the Marx brothers after a poor response from their previous movie "Duck Soup". Interestingly enough this film later had about three minutes clipped from the beginning by the censors when it was shown for the soldiers during WWII because the intro mentioned that the setting was in Milan, Italy, which the U.S. was at war with. Evidently these three minutes have been lost forever.
This film featured some classic moments in comedy, like the Sanity Clause repartee between Groucho and Chico, where they rip a contract down to nothing except for a Sanity Clause. There is also the classic stateroom scene in Groucho's tiny ship quarters and the ensuing mayhem, as everybody from plummers, to waiters, to chamber maids, to the manicurist, to the other two Marx brothers, go about their business in the very tight confines of Groucho's room.
This is the Marx brothers at their best.
Movie Review: An exceptional comedy with something for everyone...
Summary: 5 Stars
Otis B. Driftwood (Groucho Marx), an eccentric opportunist, has been hired by an older rich woman to introduce her into the society of England, which seems to be an easy task for him. Driftwood introduces the lady to an Opera manager from New York who invites her to New York as he needs her investments in the Opera. Throughout Driftwood's venture his wit gets him into and out of trouble as frequently as he opens his mouth, and through an "accident" he meets the two brothers Fiorello (Chico Marx) and Tomasso (Harpo Marx). Driftwood is introduced through the two brothers to the promising Ricardo Baroni and together the four begin a comical adventure of astronomical proportion that brings them fame and fortune. Night at the Opera is a hilarious comedy that contains both slap-stick comedy and witty dialogue that will entertain any audience. In addition, there are a several scenes with interesting cinematography and scene set up that are nothing short of spectacular, which lends support to the films exceptional cinematic experience.