The first in a series of films featuring the comedy duo Entatsu-Achako, providing them with a background story to do their popular manzai-routines on film. Here, Entatsu and Achako start out as rivals for the affection of a young woman but ultimately pair up to face a bigger rival.
Ryūji Nagami, Minoru Akita
Japan
Is it worth your time? If you have any interest in the history of Japanese comedy or the evolution of manzai, sure. If you’re looking for a tight narrative, you’re going to be disappointed. It’s basically just a stage show with a camera pointed at it. The pacing is all over the place, and the story exists only to get t...
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Wilfred Lucas
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"Is it worth your time? If you have any interest in the history of Japanese comedy or the evolution of manzai, sure. If you’re looking for a tight narrative, you’re going to be disappointed. It’s basically just a stage show with a camera pointed at it. The pacing is all over the place, and the story exists only to get them to the next punchline. Achako Hanabishi and Entatsu Yokoyama are clearly the stars here, and they know it. When they aren't performing their routines, the movie feels a bit li..."
