Includes the Marx Brothers' films DUCK SOUP and MONKEY BUSINESS. DUCK SOUP captures some of the Marx Brothers' zaniest routines and funniest quips, creating a laugh-out-loud... more
This review already contains more than 120 words. As a Ciao member you could earn up to £5 with this review.
Plot: Includes the Marx Brothers' films DUCK SOUP and MONKEY BUSINESS.
Release details
DVD Region: Region 2 (Europe)
Studio(s): UNIVERSAL PICTURES UK; UNIVERSAL MUSIC OPERATIONS
Release date: 26/12/2006
No of Discs: 2
Catalogue No: 8246938
Barcode: 5050582469387
DVD Description
Includes the Marx Brothers' films DUCK SOUP and MONKEY BUSINESS. DUCK SOUP captures some of the Marx Brothers' zaniest routines and funniest quips, creating a laugh-out-loud spectacle of politics gone haywire. In MONKEY BUSINESS, the Marx Brothers become bodyguards for rival gangsters.
Advantages: Legendary Marx Brothers comedy, an outstanding satire on society, war and politics Disadvantages: Nothing at all; even at 72 years old, the film doesn't feel dated
...a contract with Paramount Pictures, and released their first film called THE COCOANUTS. Their popularity soon increased to new heights with their later films, which included ANIMAL CRACKERS, MONKEYBUSINESS, and HORSE FEATHERS. However, their box-office success came to a screeching halt with 1933's DUCKSOUP.
Believe it or not, but DUCKSOUP almost made Paramount bankrupt, and they were forced to leave and go to MGM to continue their string of comedies, starting with A NIGHT AT THE OPERA. It wasn't until the 1960s when college students rediscovered DUCKSOUP, and the film became more widely seen. As of today, the film is now considered a satiric masterpiece, and also one of the greatest comedies of all time; in fact, it garnered the fifth slot in the AFI's list of the 100 greatest comedies. Let me just say, the first time I saw DUCK...
Read review
Ciao members have rated this review on average helpful
Advantages: Great variety of exercise Disadvantages: Struggle with the arms and core stability
...was busy. The pace of DVD was great as it wasn't too fast that I was struggling to keep up and I also wasn't dragging with waiting for the next exercise.
The DVD cost about £12 and was worth every penny. It was one of the best exercise programmes I have completed. I would recommend it to anyone looking to purchase a fitness DVD....
Read review
Ciao members have rated this review on average helpful
Advantages: Excellent Soundtrack , Clothing and acting Disadvantages: Plot may be found confusing
...is definitely worth the watch, it captures the 80's era very well from the extras to the amazing soundtrack and gives an insight into the luxury lifestyle of a drug dealer. If you're looking for a genuine peep into the true realities of drug crime in the 80's this film is for you....so enjoy!
The DVD also features the making of the business and lasts around half an hour in all , from interviews with the cast to discussions on clothing used.
An alternate ending and trailers of older Vertigo film productions and up and coming releases are also included on this dvd....
Read review
Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful
somewhat helpful 29.07.2006
(30.07.2006)
Compare Duck Soup/Monkey Business DVD to other similar Comedy