The Party

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Summary: Feedtd are considtderedt a dtdelicacy among some animals
Review: I have seen this film countless times to the point of having memorized the script. I'm not sure if such a ethnically centred character (though he comes out as moral giant compared with the rest) would ever be allowed in current stuffy PC Hollywood, so this will remain an inimitable classic. Seller plays Hrundi V.Bakhshi would be indian actor - does dat include telvision sir? he asks - Seller's Indian accent - as a specialist in east Indian impersonations myself I can recognize the talent - is in my view the main attraction of the film. He's absolutely believable and the accent and intricate sophisticated and flowery english constructions typical of educated Indians are a contrast to the hype and flash of Hollywood. After the kind of analysis that can only result from multiple viewing, i noted Sellers' character's salmon coloured tie to be a very important detail. It gets him caught - literally - in some of the key moments. also after such painstking viewing I find the very funniest line to come even before the credits appear. The laughs are constant however. The film also has some great music a morgan Three wheeler sports car and a big hat, that Hrundi V. Bakshi desperately wants back by the end of the film. warning, teh accent is addictive. After the first time I watched it - i was 19 at the time, I introduced myself to an attractive girl as hrundi v. Bakshi and asked her if she spoke Hindustani. I did not get a date.

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Summary: Finally on DVD
Review: What can I say - I think it's one of the funniest movies of all time & Sellers fans waited years for this DVD release. What a disappointment (1 star less) that no extra out-takes or "making of" footage was added to the DVD. I just can't get enough of this movie!

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Summary: Amusing, chewing gum humour for a rainy day...
Review: Ok, I've read the other reviews and frankly their comments are a little monolithic to say the least. This is purely a second rate film brought to life by a visceral Sellers.

There are no sub plots to keep us interested, and the supporting characters are flat and bland. Infact this movie is simply a series of comedic sketches strung together in a kind of Keatonesque manner, and presented as a flic.

Some sequences are very reminiscent of silent cinema and are simply sublime. The third of the film is really very good, with Sellers playing the bufooon with great charm and bonhomie.
Regrettably we then get script melt down, an enter 'crapsville'. It becomes flat and boring, as if the script writer ran out of ideas and settled for a semi humorous ending.

This film could have been a masterpeice of mirth had the script been developed and the characters embued with more realism, and a couple of adjacent story lines added.

My advice:, buy it! It's a good little comedy with some moments of pure hilarity, it trundles along at a relaxing pace, as if one is enjoying an afternoon stroll. Visually it's outstanding!

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Summary: A must
Review: If you love sellers, this is a must. Funny story, great music, party, house, guests, cars...... and sellers in one of his best movies.
Go for it!!

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Summary: Underrated Sellers romp
Review: A mostly improv comedy that mostly works. Peter Sellers is a master at this sort of thing, and its fun to watch him as the good-hearted innocent in a stuck-up Hollywood environment. A few bits go on too long, and the ending breaks up into typical late-60s chaos, but Sellers is great, Henry Mancini's score is top-rate, and Claudine Longet is ravishing to look at.

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Summary: laughing all the way thru this one!
Review: For many years this film has been my favorite Peter Sellers movie. He manages to squeeze comedy out of practically every minute and every scene. I totally recommend this movie!

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Summary: Ever Thrown a Party?
Review: Exactly. You never know what will happen especially if you don't know your guests as well as you think you do. Sellers/Blake depict the unpredictability of human nature very gently, everything's hilarious but harmless. It's fun to look back at a time when society was innocent and carefree and to see it especially through the eyes of a foreignor. Sellers/Blake are very subtle about the race thing. I watched with special care as a brown person myself and was surprised at how deftly the situations were handled. Perfect! This is a classic.

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Summary: Birdy Num Num!!!! I Never Played A Game Called Pool!!
Review: I first saw this movie about 15 years ago. Being a fan of the late Peter Sellers and having seen his other Pink Panther movies, I knew that this one would be a blast. During the time that my mother passed away in 1995, our family was feeling very low in spirits. After her funeral, and we were all together, I decided to pop this movie into my VCR. The sadness soon turned to hilarious laughter! It certainly made up for a time when our family needed to sheds tears of laughter instead of tears of pain. Now, whenever we have family get togethers each and every single time, watching this movie together as a family is a must, no ifs and or buts about it. And those that have been introduced into my family in terms of marriage, must watch along with us. They love it! I also have friends who tell others about this crazy movie, and often asked to see it when they visit me. One thing for sure. You'll never look at a party the same way again. After seeing Hrundi having a good time by himself, I know I can do the same. I don't need a tag along now!!! I don't own it on DVD yet, but I can hardly wait to receive my copy. Thank you Amazon.com.
Wanda

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Summary: Now... This is COMEDY
Review: When I think of comedy, the first movie that cross over my mind is THE PARTY. Why? Well, if you have to ask me why, obviously you ain't seen this film.
I can't count the times I have seen it as much as I can't get tired of see it again and again.
THE PARTY is a perfect example of what comedy means. Let me put it this way: THE PARTY is cool, groovy, absolutely-funny, absolutely-sixties, it has one of the most perfect comedy-timming in movie history and it's... how can I say it? The Party-movie ever made!!
Applause for Mancini and his excellent score! Applause for Blake Edwards in one his most perfect works, a state of grace!
Wait! The best for dessert... Here comes PETER SELLERS in his funniest performance. Simply fabuolous.
Buy it!!!!! Buy it!!!! Buy it now and forever!!!!!!!! Pleaseee!!! Buy it!!!! You won't be sorry at all.
Does it notes this is my favorite movie?
I wanna be in that Party again and again and again and again!
Come on, we are all invited to... THE PARTY.

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Summary: "Poo?" "Nah, nah....Pool."
Review: All right. I'll try to keep it short but I KNOW I won't succeed. Having seen this little gem hundreds of times in the past 15+ years and being able to quote it practically word for word now ("What's in it?"..."I don't know, but I don't like it!") all I can do without getting too repetitive with all the other reviewers is to say: believe all the great reviews you read here. They're true. For the uninitiated, you are instructed to see this movie - immediately. Anyone who cannot comprehend the sidesplitting, pants-peeing, eye-wiping moments (and there are a lot of them) in this movie, has terminal brain damage or an IQ in the single digits. There are a few ridiculous plot twists and it slows down once or twice, ending on a rather silly note at best. It more than makes up for these minor flaws and the brief slow-downs give you a chance to re-stock your liquid refreshments - how thoughtful! It's supposed to be ridiculous in places - that was part of the whole friggin' point. After all the times I've seen it, I still re-discover tidbits I never noticed before. True comic genius. This movie has been my family's number one Cult Movie. I wasn't even around for the 60's scene, however - I'm barely thirtysomething. And I'm getting rather impatient. WHERE'S THE DVD??? WE MUST HAVE IT NOW! OR ELSE WE WILL GET THE DAMN GUITAR!