This is, in my opinion, the best comedy film ever made. Yes that is saying a lot, but this film has everything. A GREAT cast! Danny Kaye is at his best in this movie and his physical comedy is unmatched in American cinema. You have a young Angela Landbury in a truly great role and she plays it perfectly. Glynis Johns, who later played Mrs. Banks in "Mary Poppins", is delightful. Basil Rathbone is wonderful in the role of the "heavy" and plays the role as a perfect counter to the comedic talents of Kaye. Alan Napier - who later played Alfred, the butler in the 1960's television show "Batman" is another example of the amazing talent that was assembled for this picture. High comedy for the entire family and not one thing that I was uncomfortable with my 6 year old daughter seeing or hearing. An example of the kind of family friendly comedic adventure that would probably never get made in today's Hollywood.
Review of The Court Jester
The Court Jester
(1955)
This is one of, if not the, all time best comedy films ever made!
23 November 2005