On shore leave from the Navy, seamen Stanley and Oliver want to treat two attractive single girls to a glass of soda in the park but only have enough change for three sodas..
So, is Men O'War worth a look today? Absolutely, if you've got even a passing fondness for classic comedy. If you appreciate the art of physical timing and *truly* earned laughs, you'll find plenty to enjoy. Folks who need everything to move at a breakneck pace or rely on flashy effects might find it a bit slow, but ho...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Lewis R. Foster
Hal Roach
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"So, is Men O'War worth a look today? Absolutely, if you've got even a passing fondness for classic comedy. If you appreciate the art of physical timing and *truly* earned laughs, you'll find plenty to enjoy. Folks who need everything to move at a breakneck pace or rely on flashy effects might find it a bit slow, but honestly, they’d be missing out on some real genius. This little film, just twenty minutes long, feels like a masterclass in making a mountain out of a molehill. Stan and Ollie, sai..."
Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Leo McCarey, H.M. Walker
United States
1928 · IMDb —
