The Marx Brothers are my favorite old school comedy team. Whether it's Groucho spouting one-liners, Harpo's silent physical shtick or Chico's fast-talking, faux-Italian con games, they're films are almost always good for a lot of laughs. A Night At the Opera is generally considered one of their finest works and even though it's not my personal favorite of their films (I prefer Duck Soup and Monkey Business) it's got some of their best material. In particular the scene in which the Brothers pack 15 people into a tiny hotel room is timeless comedy. The downside of Night at the Opera is the romance storyline. Anytime a Marx Brother isn't on screen their movies drag significantly and Night at the Opera features far too many of those moments. They're certainly not enough to hold the movie back from being a classic but Night at the Opera does feature some rough spots that other Marx Brothers movies don't.
Rating: 4.5
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