Ever had one of those moments where you want to hang a sign on your chest that says, “Hello, I ate crow with a side of humble pie?” Yeah, that was me yesterday.
Since its conception by the Farrelly brothers, I have cringed to think about the idea of a modern-day Stooges movie. I grew up with Moe, Curly, and Larry, and I dreaded to think about what some nutcase in Hollywood could possibly due to butcher the three I always looked forward to watching on Sunday and Saturday mornings. When the trailer released, I sweated bullets.
However . . . allow me to be the first to hang that sign around my neck.
During the beginning of the movie, nestled in my seat in theater 10, I watched with narrowed eyes, wary of any inconsistencies and non-Stooge movements. About ten minutes in, I smiled, eyes still narrowed. Thirty minutes went by, and I let out a laugh. By the end of the movie, I had slapped my thigh and pointed at the screen and let out guffaws of unchained laughter. It was funny!
I can hardly say anything about story here. The premise of it was innocent and warm-hearted, like any good Stooge sketch from back when. The orphanage where the Stooges were raised is threatened by foreclosure, and the boys set out to raise the money to save it. Along the way, they engage in very astute Stoogely comedic situations, with plenty of great classic moments to remember your favorite episodes to. The Farrelly brothers paid some great homage to quick-wit signs with a plaque in the law firm: Ditcher, Quick, and Hyde. Get it?
The Stooge execution was near flawless (the only thing being, Curly had grown a few inches). Sean Hayes (Larry), Will Sasso (Curly), and Chris Diamantopoulos (Moe) were outstanding in paying the original three their dues.
All the original shtick can be found in this movie, even the ol’ round-the-flagpole bit. I plan on seeing it again and definitely want to buy it when it comes out on Blu-Ray. Five kernels out of five.
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