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Summary: A Great Time.
Review: Whenever I want a few laughs I put this film on. It's always a good escape from the day's problems.
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Summary: Somewhat pleased
Review: We enjoyed the movie but would like it better if it wasn't in widescreen format.Will it ever be produced not being in widescreen format?
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Summary: Jack Lemon Really Shines In This One!
Review: The Great Race is a fantastically funny film. Directed by Blake Edwards (Mr. Julie Andrews and director of movies like The Pink Panther and 10.) this film is the hilarious story of to aristocratic racers racing from New York to Paris. Set in the year 1908 at a time were classic cars were really classic cars the movie has slapstick, special effects, wonderful period costumes and the most important element of all - humor.
This movie was made in the in style of not taking itself seriously enough to break the fourth wail. The fourth wall is when a character in a movie looks into the camera and allows the audience to interact with him or her. Either with the eyes or actually speaking to the camera while performing in the scene in real time. There is also a magic charm about the good guy (Tony Curtis) smiles and an animated 'sparkle' appears in his teeth.Jack Lemon is the one who is having the most fun. As you'll read in my other reviews, you'll discover that my favorite actor of all time is Mr. Lemon. He plays the incredible evil Professor Fate. He play is way over the top down to his mustache and evil his walk. The most creative part about Jack was his other character he played as the drunk and obnoxious Prince of Bulvergaria. Natalie wood plays an overbearing reporter, Ed Wynn plays Tony Curtis' (The Great Leslie) right hand man and mechanic and a stellar performance by Peter Falk as Professor Fates bumbling sidekick. There is also a reoccurring role by Viviane Vance. Also another great villain performance was by Mr. Ross Martin of TV's The Wild Wild West fame. He wields a mean foil and saber! The DVD extras are great. The original behind the scenes look and some interesting cast and crew notes. The DVD and the movie are great examples of movie making at its best. You'll laugh a lot and even sing-along (with the bouncing dot) with a couple of clever and original songs by Henry Mancini. I loved this movie a lot! You will to!
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Summary: The most expensive comedy ever made
Review: How glad am I to see, that so many people love TGR just as much as I do. You have written so many reviews, that I need only add some comments of my own.
I especially loved Jack Lemmon's performance in this film,(his zaniest since "Some like it hot") because, in this too short period of his career, he demonstrates his considerable talents with a self-assurance normally not associated with him. But the results were hilarious! His comic timing without equal!
The other films in this vein are "Irma la douce", "Under the Yum Yum tree" and "How to murder your wife". Just ignore the critics. Watch them!
Sexist? Well, I'm an emancipated woman and I'm not offended. On the contrary: How delicious to see Jack Lemmon in a playboy- role for once! Not that professor Fate is one... *****ATTENTION!***** SPOILERS!***** I don't want to jeopardize this film's standing as your favorite baby-sitter, but I just HAVE to...
This wouldn't have been a Blake-Edwards-film, if he hadn't managed to smuggle some things in...
1) In the saloon scene, right after Fate & Max get the gas, Curtis is kissed by a lady in red. Who isn't a lady...
2) The prince-Hapnik episode is full of innuendos: is the prince just a degenerated, drinking momma's boy or...
3) In the ball scene, during the second waltz (by Strauss)we can spot the prince in the background. Dancing with a man in uniform...
4)Best of all: The scene where Fate has to learn to laugh like the prince goes:
- Fate: (laughing like a basso).
- reply: "No! the prince is more of a soprano" (demonstrating).
Exactly at this moment, the camera points directly...no, I won't say where...
Ah! Max is hiding under the seat. Edwards has his excuse.
- or have I seen a blue sight-gag?
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Summary: Sandra D Rates The Classics
Review: I have to say that this is a great movie. I laughed quite a bit. This is not a romantic movie -- thank goodness. If it were, I would probably give it one less star. I really don't think the romantic chemistry is right between Natalie Wood and Tony Curtis or Natalie Wood and Jack Lemmon. However, I do enjoy seeing the platonic relationship among the characters as they race to get to the finish line. I really can't say anything bad about this movie. It is one of Natalie Wood's funniest roles -- ever.
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Summary: Request: The Great Race SPECIAL EDITION DVD!
Review: I would have given The Great Race DVD 5 stars for being the favorite comedy from my childhood and for its wonderfully crisp image, but alas there are some audio problems as cited by other reviewers. What also saddens me is that Blake Edwards missed the opportunity to provide a commentary track.
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Summary: The Road Runner and the Coyote
Review: Tony Curtis stars as The Great Leslie, a daredevil trying to win a car race from New York to Paris. His chief competition is Jack Lemmon as the inept Dr. Fate, the villain with many tricks up his sleeve, most of which never work. Along with them in the race is Natalie Wood as Maggie DuBois, a feminist newspaperwoman out to prove that women are men's equal. Their adventure takes them through the Old West and an old fashioned bar room brawl, on an iceberg, and through the Court intrigues of a mythical European country about to crown a new king who looks very much like Dr. Fate. Director Blake Edwards throws everything he can into this comedy, with tons of sight gags and physical humour. His biggest asset in the film is Jack Lemmon. Lemmon goes over - way over - way, way over the top in his characterization of the villain, the kind of villain found in silent films, all dressed in black with the sinister moustache to boot. With his wicked laugh and constant shouting, he's not exactly subtle, but he gives the film the edge and energy it needs to sustain the drier, less interesting parts surrounding Curtis and Wood. Lemmon is well assisted by Peter Falk as Max, Dr. Fate's poor assistant. The rest of the cast is fine, including Vivian Vance as Wood's boss' wife, another feminist. It's rare to see Vance in a theatrical film, although she has few scenes to shine. I admire the film and those involved for trying everything and anything and playing it with much energy. Not every scene works, and not all the gags work, but the film is worth a look, if only to see Lemmon like you'll never see him in another film. Watching this film, I was reminded of a Road Runner/Coyote cartoon, with lots of visual action, hairbrained schemes, and characters placed in precarious situations that survive and comeback for more. The only thing missing is an anvil being dropped!
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Summary: Funniest Movie Ever
Review: What a wonderful movie. From the Great Leslie's sparkling smile, to Maggie DuBois' incredibly huge wardrobe (most of the time with no luggage). If you ever need to get a laugh out of my family, all you have to say is "push the button Max!" Jack Lemmon's performance is fantastic as both Professor Fate and Prince Hamlick. This movie has everything. A pie fight, a barroom brawl, a car that emits smoke-screens and a car that never gets dirty. (not even the tires) If you need a laugh, this is it.
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Summary: A GREAT, GREAT FILM....Buy it...
Review: Oh, my god. I just love "The Great Race". I have seen this film so many times, I could'nt begin to tell you how many times I have seen it. Buy this movie. It will have you on the floor with laughter. The acting is great, the directings is great, over all the film is just plain GREAT.... :)
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Summary: Push the button,Max!
Review: The movie is about the first New York-Paris race in the first 1900's. The Great Leslie(Curtis) and his nemesis Professor Fate(Lemmon) must compete to win this race in multiple countries and with the help of their cars and their henchmen(terrific Max(Peter Falk)). The race is not complete until the presemce of M Dubois(Wood) a sufragette reporter who wants to cover the race and to fall with Leslie. Good feature.
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