The Court Jester (1955)

Phoenix Feather's Movie Diary 2020 (537 movies items)

"(WATCHED: 16 November 2020)"

“(oK) Reallly hilarious when Kate is knighted, and then in the duel with the iron 'armadura' magnetized, and besides whth dances and choreography” read more

The Court Jester

“If there’s any completely realized and executed masterpiece in Danny Kaye’s filmography it is 1956’s The Court Jester. Not only is it a goof on the Errol Flynn medieval swashbucklers but it maintains a perfect balance of the songs, narrative, comedic bits, and characters to build something spectacular. The Court Jester is just a smart, fun blast from beginning to end.   The gag here is that Kaye’s bumbling rebel is involved in a web of intrigue and political maneuvering. Seemingly every single person in the king’s court has some secret motivation and they all think Kaye is the spy working for their side. You can see the pieces of Robin Hood, fairy tale maidens, and tropes sprinkled throughout and played for broad laughs. It all works in concert and the references are smart. �” read more

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"... and Mildred Natwick Angela Lansbury as Princess Gwendolyn"

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"Written, directed and produced by Melvin Frank and Norman Panama, 'The Court Jester' is a lushly-mounted comedy vehicle for Danny Kaye. Though still a well-known name in the entertainment world, Kaye remains an underrated talent whose light-hearted, easy to watch films are rarely mentioned in the same breath as the classics. A loving spoof of swashbucklers, 'The Court Jester' utilises sumptuous Technicolor, towering sets and period costumes that put to shame many of the films being parodied. Fra"

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" 1956 My Rating : 3.5=Very Good - My Pleasure Meter : 4.0/5.0 Stars "