The Magic Christian
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Movie Reviews of The Magic Christian
Movie Review: An Overlooked Classic
Summary: 4 Stars
As many times as I've seen this film - and it's more than I can recall - I've never grown tired of it. Without a doubt, I'd rank this right up there with "Blazing Saddles," "Little Big Man" and "Dr. Strangelove" as a contender for funniest movie of the last forty or fifty years. And like those its social comment is still relevant. The hunting scene is akin to the charge of the scarecrow in "Singing Detective" - unexpected, over the top and outrageously funny. The scenes with Yule Brenner and the two body-builder dancers outdo any smack at homophobia I've seen since and are worth the price of this movie alone. Raquel Welch's bit part is priceless. The only thing keeping me from giving this more than a four-star rating is its lack of any extras, but then who needs 'em? Do yourself a favor and see "The Magic Christian."Movie Review: The Magic Christian
Summary: 4 Stars
This piece of work is definitely suitable for people who enjoy watching films from the psychedelic-hippie era. Because that is exactly what it is.
I never really expected much from this movie but unlike some other films now, it has a clear but ridiculous plot.
My favourite parts would have to be Ringo looking up at Peter Sellers and saying "Father" with that goofy expression on his face and his delectable Liverpudlian accent. Another would be Yul Bryner singing in drag. And finally, seeing Laurence Harvey perform Hamlet's "To be or not to be" soliloquy in a striptease version. Bare bodkin indeed!
Movie Review: WOW !
Summary: 4 Stars
What a Film! Very busy and very "out there" ! It certainly can't be accused of being dull. I especially liked the "worker's revolt" on board the ship towards the end, and then they realise that they haven't even left port yet. But for most of the movie you find yourself just sitting there going..WHAAT?. Very silly and completley unbeleivable, but if your expecting realism then you wouldn't be interested in this movie anyway. You either get this movie or you don't, most of the satire is current to when it was made so you will miss a lot of the jokes. But it's still worth seeing in my opinion. So see it !!!!!Movie Review: Laughter is what the "Magic" in this classic English farce
Summary: 4 Stars
Is this movie perfect? Far from it, but this is part of its charm. None of the reviews I have read thus far have included the priceless, utterly hillarious scene enacted by the superb Sir Laurence Harvey performing the "To be, or not to be" soliloquy from Hamlet in front of a stodgy uppercrust theater audience while performing a STRIPTEASE! The final shot of his codpiece being tossed out into the audience is worth the price of the movie alone.
Movie Review: Everyone is on sale!
Summary: 4 Stars
Peter Sellers and Ringo Starr are brilliant in this series of lurid and comic episodes that are woven together by this simple premise: people will do anything for money - just name their price! Loaded with cameos, spotting all the personalities that contributed to this comic gem is half the fun. Anyone who enjoys late 60's/early 70's counterculture comedy should own this movie.