Monkey Business

The Marx Brothers Begin Their Unbeatable Reign (1931-1937)

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Pros: The gut-busting antics

Cons: I guess "it's old" is a fair complaint. The Marx Brothers would also top this.

Bottom Line:
Comic genius. The plot is secondary to the laughs, and there's nothing wrong with that. Read More at Epinions.com

barrels and bodyguards

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Pros: total Marx madness

Cons: the last fifteen minutes seem to belong to a different film

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An anthem to absurdity. Makes me want to leave home and live in a barrel. Read More at Epinions.com

One of the Maddest of All Times

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Pros: Great dialogue, Great Harpo gags,

Cons: Slight plot, some breakdown towards the end of the movie Read More at Epinions.com

More Marx Brothers Screwball Humor

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Pros: Signature Marx brothers comedy, a good example of their work

Cons: Movie runs a little long, loses pace midway

Bottom Line:
Recommended: The Marx brothers are in fine form on Monkey Business although the plot could have been a little better. Read More at Epinions.com

A little different than the others, but I liked it that way

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Pros: Chico, Harpo, Groucho, and Zeppo

Cons: It was made 70 years ago

Bottom Line:
If you like the Marx brothers, watch it! Read More at Epinions.com

"We're Four of the Three Musketeers..."

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Pros: Thelma Todd, yow! The Marx Brothers are at their peak, and they all share in the fun.

Cons: It's just too darn short. Like their other Paramount films, the movie itself is rather raggedly constructed. Read More at Epinions.com

Harpo shines... well, they all do, but...

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Pros: Harpo steals the show

Cons: Plot can be a bit contrived in places Read More at Epinions.com