Possibly currently one of the more obscure stooge films from the period but this one certainly has an unintentional “quirky” charm given from all places, the surrounding characters. From misshapen heads to oddly timed reactions of the supporting cast I must conclude they did enjoy themselves while making the movie. That being said if you are a Three Stooges fan you might feel shortchanged if not knowing the stooge line-up does not include Shemp or Curly but casts Curly Joe, who joined the stooges in their later years. The story execution and musical numbers are mildly amusing but the Moe/Larry antics and the efforts of the additional characters makes viewing this film quite a bit less than a complete waste of time. Okay yes. . . that sounds harsh, but I will say I do like this vintage piece and I do own it. So for now I rate it as Average. Which ain’t bad. By the way. If you enjoy good ice skating sequences then that’s an added bonus for your enjoyment.
Jan 06, 2007
Classic Arnold makes fun of himself.
Geared for teenagers from a bygone era but this film still holds up. Kids and adults will enjoy, especially if Arnold fans for whom the humor is intended. Good villains and acting is above par. Story is broken and perhaps inconsistent at times and is perhaps due to it’s “magical” elements and this idea of a parallel universe that is being played out in a movie within a movie Huh?. Well I think if one simply buys into this story idea it makes for a more enjoyable ride and even a second viewing. This film can seem AVERAGE by today’s standards but I am a fan of the actors so I boost my rating to GOOD :)