The only thing that baffles me is the insistence of most reviewers NOT to lambast this film as a poor and amateurish movie with no sense of continuity and an egotistical portrayal at the heart of the matter. The supporting performances are not even worth mentioning since no one (not even the great Sid Caesar) is given anything to do at all. Sellers did every bit and left not even a crumb for the others. A good, meaty scene between the great British comedian and a great American comedian from a bygone era would have been worth the price of admission. Alas, it was not to be. Caesar did nothing in this film. Why cast him? There was good casting in the female lead even and even she got little to do as well (as expected). Wonderful to see Helen Mirren though, anytime!!!
Why people insist on revisionist history now and try to paint this film as "an underrated gem" or other such nonsense is sad. When I saw it in the theaters upon its original release I was disappointed and I have not changed my opinion all this time later.
Why people insist on revisionist history now and try to paint this film as "an underrated gem" or other such nonsense is sad. When I saw it in the theaters upon its original release I was disappointed and I have not changed my opinion all this time later.