|, November 20, 2003 Fitting final flourish to the Marx Brothers act. Better moments include Harpo's miming and Chico's attempts to interpret him, the brothers' musical numbers (harp and piano), and some scenes where Groucho applies his uniquely crazy personality to his job as hotel manager. and to receive email from Rotten Tomatoes and Fandango. The humor is not always as sharp as it is in other Marx Brothers films--some of Groucho's one-liners fall flat, and the last two scenes are funny but overlong. By creating an account, you agree to the Privacy Policy Please click the link below to receive your verification email. Here, though, it's more "by the numbers"--with just a much lower degree of spontaneity and a plot that takes precedence over the laughs. Nevertheless, this lightweight spoof of "Casablanca" qualifies as one of the better films after "A Day at the Races." All Critics (7) In fact, I'd almost consider CASABLANCA as enjoyable as A NIGHT AT THE OPERA, which is the best of the latter movies for my money. Cinemark The result is a film that will never compete with their sharp-edged comedies of the 1930s but which possesses considerable charm nonetheless. Without a doubt it is not to be missed. --No. They filled their films with social commentary, sexual innuendo, and slapstick, all with effortless ease, and without being offending. Verified reviews are considered more trustworthy by fellow moviegoers. Joseph Fields and Rolands Kibbee penned the screenplay, while "Petrified Forest" helmer Archie Mayo helmed the film. It's as good an introduction to them as any of their films and I'd certainly recommend it to anyone. This isn't horrible, not by a long shot, but it's no Duck Soup either. After discovering that both of his predecessors had been murdered, Kornblow begins to fear for his safety -- especially when Nazi Count Pfefferman (Sig Ruman) tries to take over Kornblow's job in a bid to get his hands on valuable items that were stashed in the hotel by the Nazis at the tail end of the war. Their MGM productions were a pretty sad bunch, superseded only barely by the independently financed "Night in Casablanca". "A Night in Casablanca" is filled with the usual Marx Brother's energy and then some. "A Night in Casablanca", however, should be more for people who are already fans - it's certainly not the Marx Brothers' best work. Your AMC Ticket Confirmation# can be found in your order confirmation email. A Night in Casablanca does have a somewhat contrived plot about spies and hidden treasure, and it mayn't quite have the consistent genius of their earlier outings primarily Duck Soup, however it is still thoroughly enjoyable thanks to some of the gags and performances. J.R. 'Bob' Dobbs & The Church of the SubGenius, Fall TV First Look: Find Out What’s Coming, The Best Peacock Original Shows and Movies, All Upcoming Disney Movies: New Disney Live-Action, Animation, Pixar, Marvel, and More. Groucho plays the part of the manager of the Hotel Casablanca because all the previous managers were murdered by ex-Nazis looking for Nazi treasure hidden within the hotel prior to the end of the war. I'm just breaking it in for a friend. The love interest is minimized. Aj V Super Reviewer Groucho is a quick and witty as ever. Groucho, Harpo, and Chico attempt to foil some Nazis who are searching for the treasure hidden in the hotel that Groucho manages. Then for the next week all we hear in the house is, ‘I once shot an elephant in my pajamas. Like all of their movies after "Duck Soup," "A Night in Casablanca" concerns a couple of love-birds who are experiencing trouble, and the Marx Brother come along and straighten everything out. Penultimate Marx Bros. film suffers by comparison with their glory days, but still worth a look. Please reference “Error Code 2121” when contacting customer service. All rights reserved. The slapstick comedy antics and string of relentless Groucho one-liners seemed more tired than subversively funny. Copyright © Fandango. By opting to have your ticket verified for this movie, you are allowing us to check the email address associated with your Rotten Tomatoes account against an email address associated with a Fandango ticket purchase for the same movie. and to receive email from Rotten Tomatoes and Fandango. 'that fat idiot' to Groucho, who said Mayo 'emasculated' the picture. We want to hear what you have to say but need to verify your account. The usual daft unbelievable plot, but with good comic timing and plenty of gags, well up to the usual Marx standard. --Is that your name? March 16, 2008 Just leave us a message here and we will work on getting you verified. You never hear it mentioned in the same breath with earlier Marx classics like Duck Soup or A Night at the Opera, but you should. Sure it had scheming Nazis and exotic looking sets reminiscent of Rick's 'Cafe Americain', but the letters of transit intrigue is replaced by the search for a missing Nazi treasure, and even then, it's the antics of Groucho, Chico and Harpo that take center stage.

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