There's something inexplicably sweet in the foolishness of this film.
I could try to explain it, but I'm afraid that would be like dissecting a flower to feel its parfume. There are, of course, the extraordinarily expressive faces, and the way they move... and the sets (personal...( read more)
This is a funny spoof on all the Sherlock Holmes movies and novels. The film has a great cast with Gene Wilder, Madeline Kahn, Leo McKern, Marty Feldman. Roy Kinnear and Dom DeLuise. The story is about Shelock Holmes younger brother who tries to be a better detective than Sherloc...( read more)
Weird but funny. The sudden musical numbers start to get annoying but in a strange way, they fit in.
I normally enjoy Gene Wilder movies but this was a massive disappointment. There are some funny moments, mainly involving Marty Feldman but overall I was bored.
Many times this movie is left out of the top lists in the comedy field but for me it's an excellent movie, great production of Gene Wilder where he acted, written and directed!!! Also, another chance to see him along Marty Feldman and Madeline Kahn. With a great cameo of Dom DeLu...( read more)
Writer/ Director Gene Wilder tries his hand at the Mel Brooks genre with some other regulars. Wilder plays Sigerson Holmes, Sherlock's over-confident, quirky brother who is also an investigator. Marty Feldman is Sgt. Orville Sacker, the wacky human encyclopedia who ends up being ...( read more)
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Many people just don't understand the fine kind of comedy used on this movie. Many people don't even know of the existence of this movie! But I can assure you that this is a great example of the comedy power of Gene Wilder where he acted, written and directed the movie! I never tired to watch it and I'm happy to be able to get it on dvd for my collection!
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