Is this worth your time? If you’ve got a soft spot for 1930s European slapstick, you’ll probably have a blast. It’s got that specific, manic energy that makes you wonder how these guys didn't run out of breath on set. But if you’re looking for a smooth, modern story? Forget it. You’ll be bored in ten minutes. Voskovec...
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Jindřich Honzl
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"Is this worth your time? If you’ve got a soft spot for 1930s European slapstick, you’ll probably have a blast. It’s got that specific, manic energy that makes you wonder how these guys didn't run out of breath on set. But if you’re looking for a smooth, modern story? Forget it. You’ll be bored in ten minutes. Voskovec and Werich are basically the main event here. They’ve got this rapid-fire banter that feels like it’s constantly teetering on the edge of falling apart, which is honestly the best..."
George Voskovec, Jindřich Honzl, Jan Werich
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