The Impostors (1998)
December 14, 2022 11:19 AM - Subscribe
Wrongly accused of physically abusing a fellow actor, starving thespians Arthur and Maurice find themselves pursued by the law aboard a cruise ship.
I thought this was a lot of fun. Like you said, it's VERY Laurel and Hardy. It's also self-aware enough to know that the right audience will be thinking that, and plays that up. Even if the jokes were purposely stupid, it feels like you're in on the them. It's really feels like everyone had fun making it (see aforementioned dance number), which is enjoyable in and of itself.
posted by mrphancy at 1:33 PM on December 14, 2022
posted by mrphancy at 1:33 PM on December 14, 2022
This is a love letter to the screwball comedies of the 1930s and early 40s. Takes a little while for the movie to find its footing, but once they stowaway on the cruise ship, it's off to the races (sorry for mixed metaphor, it's early).
posted by basalganglia at 4:30 AM on December 16, 2022
posted by basalganglia at 4:30 AM on December 16, 2022
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Most of the film takes place on board a cruise ship that is unapologetically a set and there are various bits around the artificiality of the entire film, including a fun gag involving sub-titles and a mirror.
posted by Eddie Mars at 11:26 AM on December 14, 2022