Duck Soup
Comedy • NR • 1933 • 1 hr 8 min
Starring
Groucho Marx, Harpo Marx, Chico Marx, Zeppo Marx, Margaret Dumont
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It’s still pretty funny! I still don’t get the title
Where would comedy be without the Marx Bros.?
Arguably the best Marx Brothers movie, still has some laughs that hold up, but it is an extremely dated film, regardless of quality
Was an 80's kid & they had all-night Marx Bros. on New Year's. Loved all but this had me in tears w/laughter. Still holds up in other words.
The bros Marx focus anarchic energy in this sharp satire to show the sheer absurdity of war. Their most poignant film. Many hilarious bits.
Still holds up damn near a century later.
Marx brothers give the audience non-stop surprises. Gags, jokes, physicality, dance, music. Escapism at its finest.
Brilliant political and social commentary.
The Marx brothers were ahead of their time. Funny and surprisingly apt.
I have no idea how they title these things but it’s still funny and rude and anarchic and a joy to watch all these years later.
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