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Marx Brothers - A Night At The Opera [VHS] [1935]
 
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Marx Brothers - A Night At The Opera [VHS] [1935]

VHS ~ Groucho Marx
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

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Groucho's comical business schemes bring Milan's finest opera stars to New York, with some unexpected stowaways on board - Harpo and Chico.

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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant film, faultless performances, a million laughs, 4 Mar 2002
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I never tire of watching this film. With Groucho's ceaseless one liners so beautifully timed and delivered with Chico, Harpo and Margaret Dumont, Chico's piano playing, Harpo's exquisite playing of the harp, Alan Jones and Kitty Carlisle singing Verdi's Il Trovatore, the Marx Brothers were years ahead of their time. They were the forerunners of the Goons, Python, Blackadder, Derek and Clive and every other alternative comedy team and duo since. The jokes come as fast as an avalance running down a mountain. Anyone who has ever seen this film must marvel at the Stateroom Scene with all those people (and hard boiled eggs!!) in that tiny room or as Groucho said 'there was more room in his trunk than in the room', then the fabulous ending when all those people were in there and Margaret Dumont opens the door and they all fall out. I first saw this as a child and laughed myself silly, I still feel the same 40 years later, the jokes may be a little dated now but they still work. For me the Marx Brothers were total comic geniuses and in today's world would be revered and greatly loved as Monty Python and the Goons are. The humour might not be to everyones taste but it certainly is to mine. If you like "screwball" comedy then you will love this. I have seen all their other films but A Night At The Opera is my favourite one.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Poetry in motion, 6 Dec 2000
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As a new comer to the Marx brothers I can safely say that this is one of the funniest things I've seen in years. Myself and my friends never tire of quoting from this piece of silver screen, I severly recommend this to anyone who wants to laugh and not be dragged down by some of todays morally loaded films and get back to the root of cinema...to entertain!!
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Laugh? I almost died., 27 Nov 2000
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If you have never seen a Marx brothers film before, this is the perfect place to start. It has all the characteristics of any of their movies. Groucho's witty one-liners, Harpo's energetic miming and Chico's.... well he's just funny. The rewind button on my remote control had been worn out by the time the film had finished. The opening night at the opera slayed me, with Harpo swinging on the ropes backstage. The plot is that Groucho persuades Mrs Claypoole ( a rich widow, played by Margerate Dumont - as usual ) to donate money to the opera house. He and his bros, after being smuggled into the country, set about sabotaging the opera in order to give an aspiring singer his big break. Alright, it's not that complex, but you don't have to be a genius to understand any Marx Brothers plot. That is the beauty of it. The musical numbers do drag on a bit, but this IS an opera! This film is the Marx Brothers at their best. Do you follow me? Yes? Well stop following me or i'll have you arrested! ( Groucho at his most romantic. ) A MUST FOR ANY MARX BROTHERS FAN - AND EVERYONE ELSE BESIDES.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Delicious piece of Craziness
The brothers destroy pomposity and pretension by the ton. The pieces of comic business were worked out through many live theater performances before the scenes were finally... Read more
Published on 3 Jul 2007 by Jay

5.0 out of 5 stars A Night Of Pure Pleasure!
My brothers and I were introduced to the Marx Brothers as children and, although we're now in our 30s and 40s, our interest has never waivered. Read more
Published on 6 Jan 2002 by Am Andrew Cavell

4.0 out of 5 stars Witty, Brilliant, funny and still funny in the 90's
This would definetly get 5 stars if not for the singing which goes on a bit to much. This is the kind of comedy you will want to watch again and again.
Published on 31 Mar 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars Always hilarious and beautiful
I have been watching this film on a regular basis since I was 3 years old. Now in my twenties I still jump at the chance to see it. Read more
Published on 21 Mar 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars There ain't no Sanity Clause!
'A Night at the Opera' is my favourite Marx Brothers film - though I've only seen four so far, so I haven't come to a final decision! Read more
Published on 13 Mar 2000

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