S.O.B.
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Movie Reviews of S.O.B.
Movie Review: The first mockumentary?
Summary: 4 Stars
I know SOB is not meant as a documentary style movie, but when you look at it's spot on take of Hollywood it reminds me of movies like This Is Spinal Tap. SOB is clearly done as a narrative, but you can see some of the elements that later were used in the 'mockumentary' movies of the 90's. The writing is top-notch and the actors seem to be reveling in their parts. The scene where Robert Preston explains his occupation to the young lady at the party has to rank as one of the top 10 funniest scenes in the movies. The story doesn't wander. Blake Edwards mixes slapstick with dark humor to create a thoroughly enjoyable experience. It's a shame this doesn't get airplay anywhere that I've been able to see, even with 500 channels to surf through. But, I guess that isn't too surprising considering who and what bears the brunt of most of the jokes.Movie Review: S.O.B. Goes Over, Or Under the Top and Bares All
Summary: 4 Stars
Sometimes a movie appears only to exist for a gimmick. At first appearance this film seems only to exist so that Mary Poppins herself bares her chesties. Not to say it wasn't impressive. This I grant you. But this film is so much more. A horrible bomb when it was released, it is about a bomb that the studio wants to remake into a lavish softcore porno musical. A great cast, sharp writing, and crisp direction give this film bite, edge, and heart. Of all the films that target the big Hollywood system, this is by far the best. It may have been too good for Blake Edwards, because it upset a great deal of important people.Movie Review: Blake Edwards Gets Even
Summary: 4 Stars
SOB is as good a send-up of Hollywood as any, easily better than The Player. Three extraordinary performances from William Holden, Robert Preston and Robert Mulligan hold the movie together in a veteran manic-comic mode that rocks back and forth between sly satire and outrageous farce. There is genuine corruption in all the characters and then there's Hollywood's special corruption centered in Robert Vaughn and Loretta Swit. It's a delicious film, lavishly turned out and patiently played. The Larry Storch funeral oration run in parallel with the Viking Funeral turns things upside down, as they should be.Movie Review: One of the funniest movies ever!
Summary: 4 Stars
This movie is a gem! It is one of the darkest, funniest movies ever. Who knew Richard Mulligan had it in him?
Blake Edwards is a genius, and Julie Andrews is also marvelous in this film. "Victor/Victoria" is more well known, but this movie is funnier.
My favorite line:
Loretta Swit: Get out of here you shyster!
Robert Preston: Now Polly, I could sue you for slander! A shyster is a disreputable lawyer. I'm a Quack!
Movie Review: Good movie great acting
Summary: 4 Stars
This is one that I had a hard time dealing with. Julies part is small yet she does so much in it. I liked it but just had a hard time with it. Shame on you Blake LOL