Hello again, all! It's cool that I'm watching this movie so late in the day, because I have the next two days off school for "midwinter break", whatever that means. We'll finish off our day today with a nice comedy I haven't seen before and apparently everyone things I should have: The Jerk. And I'm glad I don't necessarily have to leave the house tomorrow, because the ice storm outside is really terrible. I don't envy those who are going to have to drive on the treacherous roads tomorrow. Poor poor people.
If ever there were a really popular actor who is much beloved among many people whose canon I am startlingly deficient in viewing, it has to be Steve Martin. This is only the third movie I've ever seen of his (other than half of Father of the Bride), and since those other two are the mediocre drama Novocaine and a small part in Baby Mama, this might seem a little criminal. But then again, I've never really had the impetus. Zany, silly comedies that border on the absurd aren't really my thing.
Thoughts on the film:
I've, of course, since I don't live under a rock, heard the "I was born a poor black child" line and known it was from this movie, but it was nice to finally comprehend the premise from whence it came.
The aviator cap and goggles are a nice touch. Calling the dog Shithead is not.
Navin is so simple. I get it, I do, but I find it a little hard to relate. I guess that's part of the "charm"?
My mother has, more than once, alluded to the part about winning erasers and rulers from the carnival games' shelves when we've been at amusement parks. She has also been exasperated more than once when I didn't understand her reference. I guess I get it, now.
Bernadette Peters is pretty great. :)
It feels like I go too long between really great parts of the movie. I didn't really find the part where he almost got shot that funny. But at least I get it. Unlike some movies where I don't understand why stupid things happen because there actually isn't a reason. See: Due Date. Blech.
So the would-be shootist comes back as a P.I. delivering a letter? Okay.
Those glasses are precious. And so is that huge feather in his cap. Is that pheasant? It's a great impression of a fop.
What happens when you give a shitload of money to a simpleton? Bad things. Big surprise there.
What cute kitties!
So many gold chains. So many rings. So little posistication.
The "handle" on the glasses causes eyes to become cross-eyed? Uh-huh. Should I still just be rolling with things?
Oh yeah, the cornet is a cute motif.
The ashtray, the paddle game, and the remote control, and the matches, etc. reminds me of the scene in My Fair Lady where Eliza goes to Professor Higgins's and she sends for her things: her birdcage and her Chinese fan. LOL. Love that movie. Of course, these movies have nothing to do with one another. Nothing.
Why are his pants down around his ankles?
I'm positive my favorite part of the movie is Navin's family.
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Alright, I can finally say I've watched this movie. I can pretty much assure my readers that it is unlikely it will happen again. It was fine. Nothing special. Thanks for staying with me :)
Score: 5/10
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