Though the story is often silly to the point of ridiculous, its goofy tone and charming characters, especially Frazier's Johnny, create a lovely idealization of a long-gone era.
40
TV Guide MagazineKen Fox
TV Guide MagazineKen Fox
Mimics the kind of comedy that doesn't date particularly well to begin with.
40
Village VoiceDennis Lim
Village VoiceDennis Lim
Good-natured but labored, the film clings to its lone gimmick with increasing desperation.