This was another one I’ve somehow always missed but had on the list. I love all the comedic actors in this and especially like Jamie Lee Curtis. Kevin Kline won an Oscar for his role as Otto and I can see why. He owns every scene he’s in. There are quite a few laughs, although maybe not as many as I had expected. The film is somewhat dated now and that might have hurt a few of the laughs that would have played better to 1988 audiences.
That being said, it’s one of the better comedies of the late 80’s and it’s great to see members of Monty Python having so much fun. I can see why John Cleese considers this his best film. He’s fabulous in it, perfecting the same type of character he played in Faulty Towers. A lot of great gags.The bit with the dogs especially had me in stitches. It’s a comedy worth checking out if you’ve never seen it before.