Review: The Producers
Once again you are forced to witness the time warp in which I live. Already on DVD back home, the widescreen version of the Broadway hit, The Producers, has finally made it to Japan. Two gorgeous ladies, Jody and Tressa, allowed Riccardo and I to tag along to Tsukuba last weekend for a viewing of this poorly received screen adaptation.I found my eyes rolling back in my head for the first ten-or-so minutes of the tongue-in-mouth, over-acted spectacle, but then reminded myself that the movie is derived from theatre, and very
farcical theatre at that. And so, I suspended my cynicism (however breifly) and consciously decided to buy into the whole affair.And suddenly my enjoyment factor
rose exponentially. Though I'm not Uma Thurman's biggest fan, I do enjoy Matthew Broderick, Nathan Lane, and most especially, Will Ferrell whose flawless comedic performance was uproarious. I have to say, I laughed until I nearly wet myself and thoroughly recommend this film as a rental for those without overinflated pompous airs.3/5 stars.
This is NOT How we Germans are! No, no way...