Firstly, I loved this film when I was growing up, I watched it a multitude of times and had it on a pedestal.
I watched it again last night, and as much as it kills me to say this, it doesn't really stand up now. Don't get me wrong, it still made me laugh, but maybe not as much as it once did.
Pryor and Wilder were an exceptional double act when they worked together, and they don't really apply to the typical dynamic as the straight man and the imbecile, they had both traits in their performances, and they managed to play off each other so well. I don't think any other two actors could have done so much with this film as these two managed to achieve.
Even Wilders opening song is perfection, specifically when you apply it to the whimsy nature of his character in the film.
I would recommend watching Stir Crazy to anyone who wants to see comedy genius at its peak, it's just a shame the overall film doesn't stack up so much these days.
Never mind, I still enjoyed it.
I watched it again last night, and as much as it kills me to say this, it doesn't really stand up now. Don't get me wrong, it still made me laugh, but maybe not as much as it once did.
Pryor and Wilder were an exceptional double act when they worked together, and they don't really apply to the typical dynamic as the straight man and the imbecile, they had both traits in their performances, and they managed to play off each other so well. I don't think any other two actors could have done so much with this film as these two managed to achieve.
Even Wilders opening song is perfection, specifically when you apply it to the whimsy nature of his character in the film.
I would recommend watching Stir Crazy to anyone who wants to see comedy genius at its peak, it's just a shame the overall film doesn't stack up so much these days.
Never mind, I still enjoyed it.