The Inspector General
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Movie Reviews of The Inspector General
Movie Review: Buyer Beware
Summary: 1 Stars
As noted by a previous reviewer, there are multiple distributors of this title. One is ranked as superior while the other distributors are rated as inferior. Unfortunately when this kind of choice arises, and Amazon has these multiple versions available Amazon has the bad habit of posting the reviews based on the title of the film rather than matching them to the version being sold. So regardless of which distributor's version appears the same reviews are shown to the viewer. Be sure to check the distributor data to make sure you are ordering the version you want.
In the case of this title Amazon does not identify the distributor so it is impossible to heed the advice the other reviewer posted as whether the item being displayed is the superior or inferior version.
It would be helpful if Amazon would link the reviews to the actual item being sold in those cases where there are multiple versions of an item available. This would help drive home the poin
Movie Review: Outstanding classic
Summary: 5 Stars
I did not get the movie for myself, I got it for my 17yr old daughter. It is a classic that will still make you laugh even after so many years. My daughter has already watched the movie ten times. Outstanding movie. Oh and really fast service thanks.Movie Review: Classic Danny Kaye humor
Summary: 5 Stars
Although not as good as "The Court Jester," "The Inspector General" is classic Danny Kaye. I am going to go with the presumption that pretty much everyone has seen this movie already - it's been released for over 60 years! - so I won't be spoiling it for anyone if I outline the plot; but then again, there is no need to outline the plot because people have seen it. If you have NOT seen it, the basic premise is the typical case of mistaken identity leading the corrupt members of a small-town's government to believe Danny Kaye's character is the Inspector General come to town to conduct a secret inspection. Much hilarity ensues, especially when Kaye's former partner, an amoral gypsy, shows up and decides to take the townsfolk for all they are worth, convincing Kaye to take advantage of this opportunity. And then the real Inspector General arrives . .
Danny Kaye was one of the best comedian/actors the world has ever known, in my opinion. He could play handsome, gentle and still mug for the camera - making silly faces. Plus he could sing! People today compare Jim Carey to Danny Kaye, but Jim Carey couldn't begin to hold a candle to Danny Kaye - not even close. Danny Kaye should live forever in our hearts as one of the best in the business. Don't miss out on this classic piece of his work.
Movie Review: Weak but pleasant thanks to Kaye
Summary: 3 Stars
A weak but pleasant farce based on a play, there's really only one reason to watch this movie, and that is Danny Kaye. The man had a unique talent for making tongue twisting lyrics not only possible but intelligible. This movie is no exception, with a few witty songs, fewer still witty moments, and more than soupcon of gurning along the way.
In terms of content, the style is light and frothy, with the satirical nature of Gogol's play on which the movie is based is sweetened away almost in its entirety. Message filled farce has given way to Danny Kaye vehicle, often way over the top. That said, it does raise a smile with infectious humour. There are a few good lines.. "Oh, I love my family, but I'd give my six kids to get rid of my wife.", and the twisting of the original lyrics to a well known song.. "Drink to me only wi-ith thine eye-eyes / And I will drink with my nose!".
The Gypsy song is probably the highlight, as Kaye gets the crowd participation (zzzum - shtok shtok - hahaha ... watch the movie and you'll know what I am talking about..).
If you're a Danny Kaye fan then you'll likely enjoy, but if you don't care for his style this movie will certainly not win you over.
This DVD version is particularly poor, with a very poor transfer of the original Technicolor. I assume this is the common public domain Eastmancolor 16mm transfer, rather than the superior 35mm Technicolour print which seems rare to find. The sound is also weak and scratchy. Danny Kaye needs larger than life colour and sound to match his larger than life comedy, and I suggest that if you have not seen it before or even want to relive the highlights, wait a bit longer to see if they will finally release a restored remastered version which would do the material better justice.
Movie Review: Now I know why I had never heard of this film.....
Summary: 1 Stars
Though I had never seen nor heard The Inspector General, I thought I would purchase this DVD because I am a Danny Kaye fan. Unfortunately, after the first 15 minutes, I was ready to turn it off. The story was very slow, with Danny Kaye coming off as obnoxious, not witty. The songs were weak. There were a few moments of an occasional snort of laughter, but they were far and few between. This film must have been found in the farthest back shelf of the dusty film archives of forgetable films.