The Great Dictator (1940)
Warner Bros. wisely lifted the best bit from this film for its “Rabbit of Seville” Bugs Bunny short.
The movie’s too long and sprawling and obvious. I admit that I’m not sure whether it just seemed obvious to my very jaded eyes or if it actually was, but I think it’s safe to say that if it ever worked, it doesn't anymore. Slapstick and barely-veiled genocide just aren’t a good match. This didn't work for me for exactly the same reasons that Life is Beautiful didn’t.
C
The movie’s too long and sprawling and obvious. I admit that I’m not sure whether it just seemed obvious to my very jaded eyes or if it actually was, but I think it’s safe to say that if it ever worked, it doesn't anymore. Slapstick and barely-veiled genocide just aren’t a good match. This didn't work for me for exactly the same reasons that Life is Beautiful didn’t.
C
posted by MeMe | 8:25 PM
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