Carol Burnett, Christopher Reeve, Denholm Elliott
British farce about the disintegration of a third-rate theater company on a tour of the provinces.
DVD Release Date: May 4, 2004
Stats: 511 reviews
I can't imagine how this play is accomplished on live stage (and it is). Well I have seen a live theater version of this play now, and I still can't imagine the talent necessary to make it as successful as the movie. A miscast character can ruin quite a few scenes and it is har...( read more)
Drama club people like this type of stuff. Those darn drama club people. The real play was good, but did I really need to see a movie of a play of a play?
It was cute. It wasn't as horrible as I had heard it was. I do agree that it doesn't translate as well on screen. Go see the live version it is absolutely hilarious.
Very funny adaptation of an even funnier play. Changing the setting from England to America is not the best choice but everyone is fso unny in this that you surely won't mind.
Hard to find hilarious comedy,borrowing from Shakespeare's concept of a play within a play.Excellent cast includes Michael Caine.
This is one of the most hysterically funny movies I've ever seen.I honestly laughed so hard,and so often I thought I was going to have a cardiac e...( read more)
Saw the play which was funny and I think I remember seeing this movie which was funny too. There was a certain kiss in the movie which was a bit odd I think.
Love it! It's what I consider to be on of Michael Caine's funniest movies. A must-see for theatre buffs, and a good laugh for those who aren't.
When I was younger I wanted to see this only because I recognized John Ritter on the cover as the "guy from three's company" because I loved that show. I enjoyed this as a kid and recently just watched it again and it was still as funny. It takes a minute to get really funny, but...( read more)
This was a movie I would rent for months at a time. I watched it over and over again. If you just love movies you should watch this.
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