- Format: Box set, PAL
- Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Number of discs: 6
- Classification: U
- Studio: Whv
- DVD Release Date: 23 Aug 2004
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B0002GZ9ZS
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 24,038 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)
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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful
At its current Amazon price (£[...]) this is an absolute steal and well worth getting. On six DVD's you get two of their best ever films "A Night At The Opera" and "A Day at the Races" plus another four which whilst not as good still have some great moments.
In A Night at the Opera and A Day at the Races Grouchos' funny lines come out in a non-stop stream and they are endlessly quoteable:
"Mrs. Claypool: Are you sure you have everything, Otis?
Otis B. Driftwood: Well, I haven't had any complaints yet."
(remember this was made in 1935 and to get this past the censors was quite an achievement)
"Dr. Hackenbush: Emily, I have a confession to make. I really am a horse doctor. But marry me, and I'll never look at another horse."
The extras are pretty good, the best being a chance to see a rare interview with Groucho Marx in January 1961. There are a number of extra short films, commentaries and even some looney tunes cartoons.
Absolutely brilliant!
In A Night at the Opera and A Day at the Races Grouchos' funny lines come out in a non-stop stream and they are endlessly quoteable:
"Mrs. Claypool: Are you sure you have everything, Otis?
Otis B. Driftwood: Well, I haven't had any complaints yet."
(remember this was made in 1935 and to get this past the censors was quite an achievement)
"Dr. Hackenbush: Emily, I have a confession to make. I really am a horse doctor. But marry me, and I'll never look at another horse."
The extras are pretty good, the best being a chance to see a rare interview with Groucho Marx in January 1961. There are a number of extra short films, commentaries and even some looney tunes cartoons.
Absolutely brilliant!
38 of 39 people found the following review helpful
Have been a marx bros fan for about 20 years but its taken until this week to finally sit down and watch 3 of their later films: at the circus / go west / the big store - having always been put off by generally negative reviews.. (thankfully amazon are selling the box set for an amazingly reduced price now so its an excellent time to purchase folks - instead of the £61 price tag at HMV!!!).....
I've come to the conclusion at long last that people shouldn't take reviews too seriously as at the end of the day its about personal choice and critics dont possess special powers other than being handy with a pen....
My favourite marx bros films are Horsefeathers (1932), Duck Soup (1933) & A Day at the Races (1937). I think A Night at the Opera is very good but quite overrated and not as good as ADATR ... The early films Animal Crackers (1930) and Monkey Business (1931) are very enjoyable and full of great moments....anyway, to get back to this box set, this is how I'd rate them:
A Night at the Opera (1935) ****
A day at the Races (1937) *****
At the Circus (1939) ***
Go West (1940) ****
The Big Store (1941) ****
A Night in Casablanca (1946) ****
so the 'weakest' film IMHO is 'At the Circus' and although thoroughly enjoyable and with some great moments I can understand the general synopsis - the brothers were simply let down by a lackluster script. On the other hand 'The Big Store' had me in hysterics with many truly fine moments - I believed I was gonna have a heart attack I was laughing so much (what a way to go eh..) and the pace was kept up throughout...The film is marred slightly by the sickly vocalising of Tony Martin. I've only seen this film once in my life so its hard to tell if it will have the lasting appeal of their earlier classics. The 3 brothers really shine in this movie and i disagree with one reviewer who proclaimed that Groucho just seemed to be going thru the motions here...NONSENSE...Equally mad and surreal are 'Go West' and 'A Night in Casablanca'
Forget Chaplin, Keaton, Laurel and hardy, Harold Lloyd etc etc.... Harpo was the greatest of his kind and he should be revered. A great musician, actor, comedian, loved by all who knew him. Aged between 47 and 58 during the making of these films makes it even more impressive that he did all his own stunts... A genius..
and his brothers weren't half bad too..........
I've come to the conclusion at long last that people shouldn't take reviews too seriously as at the end of the day its about personal choice and critics dont possess special powers other than being handy with a pen....
My favourite marx bros films are Horsefeathers (1932), Duck Soup (1933) & A Day at the Races (1937). I think A Night at the Opera is very good but quite overrated and not as good as ADATR ... The early films Animal Crackers (1930) and Monkey Business (1931) are very enjoyable and full of great moments....anyway, to get back to this box set, this is how I'd rate them:
A Night at the Opera (1935) ****
A day at the Races (1937) *****
At the Circus (1939) ***
Go West (1940) ****
The Big Store (1941) ****
A Night in Casablanca (1946) ****
so the 'weakest' film IMHO is 'At the Circus' and although thoroughly enjoyable and with some great moments I can understand the general synopsis - the brothers were simply let down by a lackluster script. On the other hand 'The Big Store' had me in hysterics with many truly fine moments - I believed I was gonna have a heart attack I was laughing so much (what a way to go eh..) and the pace was kept up throughout...The film is marred slightly by the sickly vocalising of Tony Martin. I've only seen this film once in my life so its hard to tell if it will have the lasting appeal of their earlier classics. The 3 brothers really shine in this movie and i disagree with one reviewer who proclaimed that Groucho just seemed to be going thru the motions here...NONSENSE...Equally mad and surreal are 'Go West' and 'A Night in Casablanca'
Forget Chaplin, Keaton, Laurel and hardy, Harold Lloyd etc etc.... Harpo was the greatest of his kind and he should be revered. A great musician, actor, comedian, loved by all who knew him. Aged between 47 and 58 during the making of these films makes it even more impressive that he did all his own stunts... A genius..
and his brothers weren't half bad too..........
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
This boxset contains 5 wonderful Marx Brothers films. The picture quality & sound on all of them is superb. If, like me, you are a Marx Bros. fan, then this really is a fantastic set of films to own. It is difficult for me to choose a favourite from the 5 movies here, simply because they are all hilarious & the quality of the jokes & gags is incomparable.
Worth mentioning are the extra features, which are excellent because they are on all 5 movies. For example, on "Day at the races", there are 3 cartoons with a horse theme. I enjoyed these, & I found myself laughing almost as much as when I was watching the actual movies. Other non cartoon extras include short films involving a couple whose trip to the cinema becomes a chaotic mess !!
Highlight : In " At the Circus", watch Chico & Harpo try their best to find stolen money on a train in the strongman's cabin. ( With the Strongman ASLEEP IN THE SAME ROOM !!). Sublimely funny !!
A very complete package which is VERY good value. Get it !!!
Worth mentioning are the extra features, which are excellent because they are on all 5 movies. For example, on "Day at the races", there are 3 cartoons with a horse theme. I enjoyed these, & I found myself laughing almost as much as when I was watching the actual movies. Other non cartoon extras include short films involving a couple whose trip to the cinema becomes a chaotic mess !!
Highlight : In " At the Circus", watch Chico & Harpo try their best to find stolen money on a train in the strongman's cabin. ( With the Strongman ASLEEP IN THE SAME ROOM !!). Sublimely funny !!
A very complete package which is VERY good value. Get it !!!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
How much????
Brilliant collection of classic Marx Bros, but at a very large price (was much less) and tackily packaged like a comic book.
Published 4 months ago by G. Braybrook
Fantastic
As a lover of Marx Bros comedy and the owner of some faded video tapes,I despaired of ever seeing these great films again. Read more
Published on 7 Jan 2010 by P. Revill
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I am more than happy with my purchase of the marx brothers,
it came on time,perfect condition,very happy with the seller,would use the seller again.
it came on time,perfect condition,very happy with the seller,would use the seller again.
Published on 16 Nov 2009 by coolchick1952
As much Marx as you can manage
Add this box set to the 8-DVD box set containing Animal Crackers, Monkey Business, Horse Feathers, Duck Soup, A Girl in Every Port, the Cocoanuts, Room Service & Love Happy - and... Read more
Published on 1 Nov 2009 by Mr. P. H. Turner
Marx Brothers Collection
I just love the Marx Bros so for me they can do no wrong. This was just such silly fun and even my grand daughter loved it. "Get your Tootsy Fruitsy Iceaa Creama"
Published on 9 Oct 2009 by M. Webb
brilliant
fantastic i love the marx bros. night at the opera and day at the races are great. a nice cheap way to have a weeks entertainment and that's if you watch one every night. Read more
Published on 28 July 2009 by R. brady
Still as witty as ever...
Having watched Duck Soup the previous week i was immediately hooked by the wide range of humour presented by the Marx Brothers. Read more
Published on 27 Jun 2009 by S. Lau
Mars Brothers
You can't go wrong with the Marx Brothers.
Way ahead of there time its just funny from start to finish.
To be watch over and over
Way ahead of there time its just funny from start to finish.
To be watch over and over
Published on 26 Jun 2009 by Brian Connolly
The "OTHER" great boxset!
Get this, plus the recent 8-disc black Universal boxset (which I had to order all the way from Canada!, and recieved, and reviewed, and loved), and you'll be all set. Read more
Published on 26 Feb 2009 by Joseph W. Szilagy
Hillarious
Still not stopped laughing, Marx brother's are funnier now I am old enough to get the jokes brilliant
Published on 6 Feb 2009 by Mrs. K. Gillies
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