The Mouse That Roared
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Movie Reviews of The Mouse That Roared
Movie Review: Is it possible?
Summary: 4 Stars
From the director Jack Arnold, who directed many great sci-fi movies such as "It Came from Outer Space (1953)", we are brought the tale about the Duchy of Grand Fenwick, a small country in Europe. Their major economy is the production and export of wine. After being snubbed by the U.S. wine industry they declare war on the U. S. The plan is to surrender and then be compensated with the wine concession to the U.S.
Naturally they get a little enthusiastic and things do not go as planned. Looks like they may have won the war. Peter Sellers plays three different characters (Grand Duchess Gloriana XII/Prime Minister Count Rupert Mountjoy/Tully Bascombe.)
Someone gets the Q bomb. And you get a laugh.
Movie Review: The Mouse That Roared
Summary: 4 Stars
This is an easy to read and very understandable book. It's one of those books that you want to keep reading until you finish it. The storyline is very unique and different than from other books that I have read. The plot of a country only 5 miles wide going to war against the U.S. is very unrealistic but the author presents it in a very comedial fashion that has one laughing. I found it very amusing that the Americans thought there were aliens from Mars coming to attack their country. Through the author's words one can find themselves encouraging the characters thru their adventure in the United States. If you feel like reading a light, funny, easy to read, and adventurous book then The Mouse That Roared is perfect for you.Movie Review: Mouse that scored
Summary: 4 Stars
We all might try this. A small almost non-existent country in the Alps is going bankrupt because the wine they export has been undercut by the big boys. The solution is to declare war on the U. S. & wait for your inevitable defeat. The U. S. will then rebuild the country just as they always rebuild what they destroy in war.
Peter Sellers who I don't like much plays three roles in this farcical look at the Duchy of Grand Fenwick. There are good supporting roles & I do enjoy this show. I'm just not sure why I like this. I like the Pink Panther shows but most of the rest of his work I don't. Anyhow few plans work out as first thought & this one is no exception. Over the top zaniness rules as usual for Sellers. 4 Stars.
Movie Review: I had forgotten how charming this movie is
Summary: 4 Stars
This is from a time when Europe loved us, in a way. The premise of the plot, was that
all a little country had to do to prosper, was to declare war on the United Staes,
lose quickly and reap the "benefits of defeat by a generous victor." How it all goes
wrong is delightful. Seeing this in the light of recent history, gives a delicious sense of irony.
Peter Sellers went on to star in "DR STRANGLOVE",
Movie Review: Funny Cold War Satire
Summary: 4 Stars
This is not the funniest vehicle for Peter Sellers, but it was the first film to demonstrate his versatility to worldwide audiences. In this film he plays three roles and he does reasonably well in all of them. Basically this film is a gentle tweaking of the post World War II-Cold War politics of the day and as a time capsule this film holds up rather well. An interesting double-bill for this film would be with Dr. Strangelove.