You should probably watch this if you have a soft spot for silent-era slapstick and don't mind a plot that is basically held together by Scotch tape and prayers. It’s perfect for a rainy Sunday afternoon when you want something that doesn't ask much of your brain. People who hate over-the-top facial expressions or sile...
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"You should probably watch this if you have a soft spot for silent-era slapstick and don't mind a plot that is basically held together by Scotch tape and prayers. It’s perfect for a rainy Sunday afternoon when you want something that doesn't ask much of your brain. People who hate over-the-top facial expressions or silent films where the plot relies on someone being incredibly dense will likely want to turn it off after ten minutes. It’s a bit like Where Is My Wife? but with a lot more frantic e..."
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