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Summary: Almost, But Not Quite
Review: A great deal of the humor in a Marx Brothers film arises from their outrageous clash with "the establishment" in a solid story set against "good society." Monkey Business, however, is not only entirely free of this contrast, it is also very nearly plotless. Ultimately, the film consists of "quick take" and "sketch" humor; there are many funny bits--including a very witty stateroom scene between Groucho and the ever-charming Thelma Todd--but overall the movie lacks focus and leaves one with the feeling that it should have been much better than it actually is. Marx Brothers fans will find much to enjoy, but more casual viewers are more likely to be left wondering what all the fuss is about.
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Summary: Lots of laughts
Review: According to the 7 year old reviewer at our house, it was a very, very funny film. He now sings Maurice Chevalier around the house. He can tell the closet-hooks-fish joke by heart..."and that would suit me fine". We laughed continously during the movie. There were very few slow spots. It made us want to watch more Marx movies, since this was our first movie.
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Summary: ONE OF THEIR BEST MOVIES!!
Review: I have recently become a DIE-HARD Marx Brothers fan. I was introduced to them by my wonderful cousin Lewis. THANK YOU LEWIS!!!!!!!!!! The Marx Brothers are FANTASTICALY HILARIOUS!! Monkey Business was the first movie of their's that I saw, and its, so far, the best. Even thought the others I have seen come close behind, there's just something about Monkey Business. Its down-right hilarious. Great lines by Groucho, great scene of Harpo and him playing the harpo, Chico and the piano...This movie deserves a 5 stars.
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Summary: Marx Brothers Rule!!!!
Review: I looooooove the marx brothers, and Monkey Buiness is one of my favourite Marx films! Anyone who hasn't seen this movie should, even if you are unfamilier with the Marxes. (As soon as you see your first Marx movie you will probably become obsessed with them anyway, like I did). Anyhow, this movie is filled with jokes from start to finish, and there's never a dull moment! HILARIOUS!
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Summary: Monkey Business is Funny
Review: I'd buy it just to look at Thelma Todd. My favorite is the crowded staeroom scene. "...and 2 hard boiled eggs...HONK HONK..make that 3 hard boiled eggs."
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Summary: Monkey Business is Funny
Review: I'd buy it just to look at Thelma Todd. My favorite is the crowded staeroom scene. "...and 2 hard boiled eggs...HONK HONK..make that 3 hard boiled eggs."
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Summary: Good show!
Review: It's-a funny movie for sure. From the opening bits where we hear the brothers singing Sweet Adeline to the high society party where Harpo get's into situations involving women's clothing and then plays a mean harp, if you don't laugh out loud you'll at least be highly amused through the whole shebang.
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Summary: Parts are as funny as anything the Brothers have done
Review: MONKEY BUSINESS is clearly one of the Marx Brothers funniest films. Most of the great skits come in the first half of the film, while all are still onboard ship. There is a plot, but it is of less importance, even, than most of the Marx Brothers films. In reality, this is a film any fan will watch merely to get from one skit to the next, and can, like me, easily manage to ignore any plot-related distractions.The film features some of the Brothers best skits, and in particular some of Groucho's greatest moments. Although I desperately miss Margaret Dumont in this film, Groucho manages some first rate scenes with Thelma Todd, who would later grace HORSEFEATHERS as the College Widow. She would in 1936 die as the result of accidental carbon monoxide poisoning, but speculation began immediately that she had been the victim of a crime. She had no record at all of depression, was only 29, and was at the peak of her career. Her death remains one of the great mysteries in the history of Hollywood, and adds poignancy to her comic appearances with Groucho and Co. Groucho reels off a huge number of classic one-liners in this one. "Look at me. I worked myself up from nothing to a state of extreme poverty." "As for me, I'm going back into the closet, where men are empty overcoats." "Sir, are you trying to offer me a bribe? How much?" "Oh, why can't we break away from all this, just you and I, and lodge with my fleas in the hills? I mean, flee to my lodge in the hills." "Madam, before I get through with you, you will have a clear case for divorce, and so will my wife." Or the great scene where Groucho complains to the ship's purser about the woman he found in his cabin. "What woman?" the shocked officer replies. "No woman, and that's what I want to complain about." Probably the most famous skit in the film, though I must confess to preferring several others more, is their attempted exit off the ship as Maurice Chevalier. Other great skits include Harpo's intrusion into a Punch and Judy show, Groucho and Harpo's invasion of the captain's quarters on the ship, Chico and Harpo's pretending to be barbers, and Groucho's attempt to give romantic advice to a couple of surreptitious lovers. Although one of their best films, the second half falls off sharply as soon as they all get off the ship. Apart from Groucho's extraordinary encounters with Thelma Todd on the verandah outside a house where a party is taking place, virtually all the good skits take place in the first half.
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Summary: Parts are as funny as anything the Brothers have done
Review: MONKEY BUSINESS is clearly one of the Marx Brothers funniest films. Most of the great skits come in the first half of the film, while all are still onboard ship. There is a plot, but it is of less importance, even, than most of the Marx Brothers films. In reality, this is a film any fan will watch merely to get from one skit to the next, and can, like me, easily manage to ignore any plot-related distractions. The film features some of the Brothers best skits, and in particular some of Groucho's greatest moments. Although I desperately miss Margaret Dumont in this film, Groucho manages some first rate scenes with Thelma Todd, who would later grace HORSEFEATHERS as the College Widow. She would in 1936 die as the result of accidental carbon monoxide poisoning, but speculation began immediately that she had been the victim of a crime. She had no record at all of depression, was only 29, and was at the peak of her career. Her death remains one of the great mysteries in the history of Hollywood, and adds poignancy to her comic appearances with Groucho and Co. Groucho reels off a huge number of classic one-liners in this one. "Look at me. I worked myself up from nothing to a state of extreme poverty." "As for me, I'm going back into the closet, where men are empty overcoats." "Sir, are you trying to offer me a bribe? How much?" "Oh, why can't we break away from all this, just you and I, and lodge with my fleas in the hills? I mean, flee to my lodge in the hills." "Madam, before I get through with you, you will have a clear case for divorce, and so will my wife." Or the great scene where Groucho complains to the ship's purser about the woman he found in his cabin. "What woman?" the shocked officer replies. "No woman, and that's what I want to complain about." Probably the most famous skit in the film, though I must confess to preferring several others more, is their attempted exit off the ship as Maurice Chevalier. Other great skits include Harpo's intrusion into a Punch and Judy show, Groucho and Harpo's invasion of the captain's quarters on the ship, Chico and Harpo's pretending to be barbers, and Groucho's attempt to give romantic advice to a couple of surreptitious lovers. Although one of their best films, the second half falls off sharply as soon as they all get off the ship. Apart from Groucho's extraordinary encounters with Thelma Todd on the verandah outside a house where a party is taking place, virtually all the good skits take place in the first half.
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Summary: Monkey Business is their best work.
Review: Monkey Business was the first Marx Brothers movie I ever saw and I still use it to compare other Marx Brother movies. A big reason why I like this movie so much is the fact that all four Marx Brothers are in this film and the fourth brother, Zeppo, plays a big role in the movie. In other films he is usually given a side part and not involved much in the movie. I could go on and on about the movie but if you're looking for a Marx Brothers movie to buy, I would suggest this one. It has many jokes and scenes for which the Marx Brothers have become famous for.
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