We won’t be able to verify your ticket today, but it’s great to know for the future. | The puns, insults, non-sequitors, and simply absurdist statements come with the volume and velocity of their earliest films, but Harpo's comedy becomes as dominant as Groucho's and his gags are wonderful. At last, another highly enjoyable Marx Brothers movie from their later days! Please enter your email address and we will email you a new password. In this case, Sig Ruman is a Nazi in hiding (very topical for 1946) and the brothers' job is to expose him and the rest of his evil henchmen. Coming Soon. Groucho is a quick and witty as ever. A very humorous movie and I would definitely recommend it. This and their next movie, LOVE HAPPY, are pleasant enough Marx Brothers films, but they are a far cry from their earlier classic films, such as HORSE FEATHERS (my favorite) or DUCK SOUP. Fitting final flourish to the Marx Brothers act. and the Terms and Policies, Now I love the Marx Brothers but this feels a little forced. Both had copy-write problems that took years to unravel. and we needed the comedy (just like today)... ever watch KING OF QUEENS? and to receive email from Rotten Tomatoes and Fandango. There is an allusion to the classic Casablanca film but it soon wanders off. In this Marx Brothers film, Ronald Kornblow (Groucho Marx) takes over as the manager of a luxurious hotel in Casablanca, in the aftermath of World War II. It gets a very good rating from me. In my youth two of the surviving Marx Brother films were never on television. We want to hear what you have to say but need to verify your account. I introduced the Marx Brothers to my son while he was very young, and he loves them. Penultimate Marx Bros. film suffers by comparison with their glory days, but still worth a look. Just below that it reads "Ticket Confirmation#:" followed by a 10-digit number. Not the best of the Marx Brothers movies, but it is really funny, and I recommend seeing it if you're a fan. I'm just breaking it in for a friend. They only got released to the public again in the 1970s. ", The Last of the Best Marx Brothers Comedies. Harpo is Rusty, the main villains servant and Chico is well just Chico. While not quite The Marx Brothers' best, it is still a lot of fun, "I'll meet you half way, bring the frucci and leave the gucci here. This isn't horrible, not by a long shot, but it's no Duck Soup either. Penultimate Marx Bros. film suffers by comparison with their glory days, but still worth a look. 'that fat idiot' to Groucho, who said Mayo 'emasculated' the picture. User Ratings Not really an all-out spoof of "Casablanca" (as the title might have you believe), this Marx Brothers comedy features a tenuous plot that leaves ample room for gag routines. Please enter your email address and we will email you a new password. Sure it had scheming Nazis and exotic looking sets reminiscent of Rick's 'Cafe Americain', but the letters of transit intrigue is replaced by the search for a missing Nazi treasure, and even then, it's the antics of Groucho, Chico and Harpo that take center stage. | What I can say is that I enjoy their pictures, and "A Night in Casablanca" is no exception. J.R. 'Bob' Dobbs & The Church of the SubGenius, Fall TV First Look: Find Out What’s Coming, The Best Peacock Original Shows and Movies, All Upcoming Disney Movies: New Disney Live-Action, Animation, Pixar, Marvel, and More. Groucho's jokes were back in form, not-so-sly innuendo and all, and the dross of the MGM years was cut away: the romantic leads had minimal screen time and did NOT sing, and the special effects laden last reel chase scene was cut mercifully short. By opting to have your ticket verified for this movie, you are allowing us to check the email address associated with your Rotten Tomatoes account against an email address associated with a Fandango ticket purchase for the same movie. In fact, I'd almost consider CASABLANCA as enjoyable as A NIGHT AT THE OPERA, which is the best of the latter movies for my money. Groucho was still alive when ANIMAL CRACKERS got released about 1973. | Rating: 4/5. | OK so it wasn't their best, but it is still a classic. Cinemark All rights reserved. By creating an account, you agree to the Privacy Policy Point some of that blame at the cumbersome screenplay and lackluster director Archie Mayo, a.k.a. Early Marx Brothers films really seemed as if the plot was just an excuse to string together jokes and they really didn't rely too much on sticking with a script. They won't be able to see your review if you only submit your rating. and to receive email from Rotten Tomatoes and Fandango. The other was A NIGHT IN CASABLANCA. The humor is not always as sharp as it is in other Marx Brothers films--some of Groucho's one-liners fall flat, and the last two scenes are funny but overlong. the second best film with the word "Casablanca" in the title ever made! I enjoyed this movie a lot, it took a while to find it in the shops but it was worthwhile looking around for. The slapstick comedy antics and string of relentless Groucho one-liners seemed more tired than subversively funny. Now, more then ten years later he still pulls out the old videotapes occasionally. By 1946 the Marx Brothers considered themselves retired as a screen team--but brother Chico's on-going financial difficulties coaxed them back into the studio for a final film. I'm not a connoisseur of the Marx Brothers films, and therefore take delight in reading some of the reviews from other posters for this and other movies of theirs on this site. Unlike the MGM films, the sight gags are more surrealistic than slapstick. Some of the funniest moments in Marx Brother's history are featured in this movie eg. It does look striking and has a … Better moments include Harpo's miming and Chico's attempts to interpret him, the brothers' musical numbers (harp and piano), and some scenes where Groucho applies his uniquely crazy personality to his job as hotel manager. There are two kinds of people in this world: People who love the Marx Brothers, and stupid people. There are no approved quotes yet for this movie. The Marx Brothers came out of retirement to make this film in order to help the financially-strapped Chico, who was forever broke due to his gambling addiction. However, it is very watchable, and much better than some of their earlier work with MGM. My favourite scene is definitely the one with Harpo minding Chico's peanut stall with the angry neighbouring stall owner. The image is an example of a ticket confirmation email that AMC sent you when you purchased your ticket. Harpo is a laugh riot from start to finish and Chico --- well, he's still just Chico, but I loved his piano playing segment this time around, and he's got some nice scenes supporting Harpo. A Night In Casablanca is presented in an aspect ratio of 1.33:1 and therefore is not anamorphically enhanced. Aj V Super Reviewer Forgot your password? Joseph Fields and Rolands Kibbee penned the screenplay, while "Petrified Forest" helmer Archie Mayo helmed the film. Audience Reviews for A Night in Casablanca Sep 05, 2010 Not the best of the Marx Brothers movies, but it is really funny, and I recommend seeing it if you're a fan. Goodness. An undercooked espionage spoof that takes meek aim at Casablanca a time or two but generally just plays like the mercenary piece of garbage that it is. There is a series of murders of prior hotel managers. They are the 2 Marx Bros. movies that won me over forever and I have to say I've never seen one of their movies that I liked better. The scenes of Groucho going from one hotel room to another, trying to get Annette alone, with brother Chico as his bodyguard thwarting his every attempt, are gems. | Fresh (4) |, April 6, 2006 It finally got on TV via CBS Late Movie sometime in the mid to late 70's. Harpo is especially funny in his typical antics. Indisputably, "A Night in Casablanca" surpasses "The Big Store." | Rating: 2/5, June 27, 2005 The contrast is good, the blacks are mostly even and deep, and there is almost no glaring of whites that is often a problem in old black and white transfers. "A Night in Casablanca", however, should be more for people who are already fans - it's certainly not the Marx Brothers' best work. Get the freshest reviews, news, and more delivered right to your inbox! Nothing compares to the Marx Brothers, before or since. All Critics (7) It is their slapstick that is uniquely displayed by these masters of the craft. This 10-digit number is your confirmation number. External Reviews Groucho plays the part of the manager of the Hotel Casablanca because all the previous managers were murdered by ex-Nazis looking for Nazi treasure hidden within the hotel prior to the end of the war.

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