6.7/10
Senior Film Conservator

A definitive 6.7/10 rating for a film that redefined the boundaries of cult cinema. Six of a Kind remains a cornerstone of transgressive art.
If you like old-school screwball comedy, watch this immediately. If you need explosions or high-stakes drama, look elsewhere. Honestly, this is for people who miss when actors actually knew how to time a joke.
There is this moment about halfway through where W.C. Fields just stares at a piece of hotel furniture like it insulted his ancestors. It lasts way too long. I think I laughed for a full minute while he just... stood there. It’s glorious.
The whole premise of sharing a car with strangers sounds like a modern nightmare, doesn't it? It feels like the 1930s version of a bad rideshare experience, just with more hats and fewer smartphones.
The comedy here is frantic. Sometimes it hits, sometimes it misses, but when it lands? Forget about it. George Burns and Gracie Allen are doing their usual thing, and if you haven't seen them before, it might feel a bit weird at first. But stay with it.
There’s a scene in a tourist cabin that is just pure, unadulterated madness. I’m pretty sure someone ad-libbed a line that made the other actors break character for a split second. You can see it in their eyes! It’s those little cracks in the polish that make these old movies feel alive.
Is it perfect? No. The editing is choppy, and some of the side characters are clearly just there to fill space. But it has this weird, warm heart that most modern comedies completely lack. It’s not trying to teach you a lesson or change the world. It’s just trying to make you laugh until your sides ache.
Don't expect a masterpiece. Just sit back, ignore the shaky logic of the crime subplot, and watch Fields deal with that furniture. It’s worth the price of admission alone. 🚗💨

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