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• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000EWJP64
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A hilarious movie!, May 3, 2008

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Kurt A. Johnson (North-Central Illinois, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Duck Soup [Chico Marx and Zeppo Marx] (DVD)

To gain financial support from Mrs. Teasdale (Margaret Dumont), the tiny bankrupt country of Freedonia agrees to take Rufus T. Firefly (Groucho Marx) as their new president (the poor saps). Mayhem springs from Firefly's cynical and sarcastic leadership, culminating in war with the neighboring country of Sylvania. Throughout, Pinky (Harpo Marx) and Chicolini (Chico Marx) are scheming among the great and powerful, taking money from Trentino (Louis Calhern) of Sylvania, and directing Firefly's war effort. [Black & white, created in 1933, with a running time of 70 minutes.]

This movie contains some of Groucho's funniest witticisms, his badinage with Margaret Dumont producing some of the funniest lines in theatrical history. The story takes something of a backseat to the Marx brother's comedy, but this movie is first and foremost a satire of politics in general, and war and patriotism in particular. Back to the comedy, this movie is fantastically funny, containing the famous mirror scene, where Chico is dressed as Groucho, who must figure out if he is seeing his reflection or something else!

This is a great movie. The comedy is funny and clean, and can be watched by viewers of any age. I highly recommend this movie.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best films ever made!, January 29, 2009

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Joseph P. Ulibas "Captain Couth" (Florin, CA, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Duck Soup [Chico Marx and Zeppo Marx] (DVD)

Duck Soup is not only the best Marx Brothers' film but it also happens to be in my personal top ten favorite movies of all time. The craziness of the four Marx Brothers cannot be described. You'll have to watch this film to truly experience the greatness of their comedic genius.

Highest recommendation possible.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Go and never darken my towels again!, January 1, 2009

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Mick Kelly "Mick" (USA) - See all my reviews

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The Bros. Marx fifth film just may be their greatest; a brilliant satire on government, dictatorial leaders & Fascism, it not only razzles, it dazzles. Way ahead of its time, "Duck Soup" was a commercial failure upon its release (in 1933) but is now considered immortal & rightly so.

Groucho Marx explained the film's title this way: "Take 2 turkeys, 1 goose, 4 cabbages, but no duck & mix them together...after one taste, you'll duck soup for the rest of your life."

Oo la la..."Duck Soup" is a masterpiece. Table for everyone.