Wordiezett So much average

Ezmae Chang This is a small, humorous movie in some ways, but it has a huge heart. What a nice experience.

Mathilde the Guild Although I seem to have had higher expectations than I thought, the movie is super entertaining.

Caryl It is a whirlwind of delight --- attractive actors, stunning couture, spectacular sets and outrageous parties. It's a feast for the eyes. But what really makes this dramedy work is the acting.

Eric Stevenson This is considered to be one of the best Marx Brothers movies and while I personally wouldn't rank it in my Top 5, it was still tons of fun. This also happens to be the longest Marx Brothers movie ever made. Something of that length would have to have a lot going on and boy does this ever! I admit there are some song and dance numbers that don't have much comedy. They are still pretty impressive to look at and do make the film more epic.Everything does build up very well and you always have to appreciate the pacing of the longest film in a series. This kicks off Comedy Month! I am sad to say that this is the last theme month I'll be doing as I can't find any more themes with enough movies for whole months and I want to try new things. Groucho is as great as ever. I like the idea of two characters with one who doesn't talk. It divides the comedy up better. ***1/2

feld-6 As we watched the singers/dancers episodes, we wondered who the performers were."Isn't that Dorothy Dandridge" my wife asked.Ms. Dandridge is not credited on the DVD box, I said.In fact, none of the dancers and only one singer get credited.So to settle a bet, I read the IMDb page for "A Day at the Races".And behold your helpful work.All the hitherto uncredited performers are listed -- and listed as "uncredited".Imagine not crediting Dorothy Dandridge!Many thanks, IMDb!

SnoopyStyle Judy Standish (Maureen O'Sullivan) owns the failing Standish Sanitarium. Her rich most important patient Mrs. Upjohn (Margaret Dumont) is leaving. Judy's boyfriend Gil Stewart (Allan Jones) spends all his money to buy a horse and win big for her. She is dismayed that he abandons his singing. Tony (Chico Marx) overhears Upjohn's praise for Dr. Hackenbush (Groucho Marx) and sends for him who turns out to be a veterinarian. Banker J.D. Morgan (Douglas Dumbrille) is trying to buy out the sanitarium with the help of the scheming manager Whitmore (Leonard Ceeley). Gil gets Stuffy (Harpo Marx) to ride his horse Hi-Hat.Groucho is as snappy as ever. Harpo's physical gags are hilarious. There are some fun long setups like the ice cream bit. When all three get together in the examination, it's a great skit. As always in their movies, there are old fashion musical numbers. Those are not my taste but it's expected. I personally like the musical segments where they inject comedy into them. There is even one with a big cast of black singers and dancers. There are some big laughs although the movie is a bit long.

saukkomies This is actually my favorite Marx Brothers movie. The reason is due to the fantastic showcasing of the Harlem Renaissance during the scene where the Marx Brothers are hiding out from the Sheriff by going to the part of town where the African Americans live. The result is a performance of African Americans playing music and doing the Jitterbug in an absolutely fantastic way, which even today is highly exciting and entertaining to watch. I am not too sure about this, but this movie may have been the first time that average Americans had the opportunity to SEE what the Jitterbug looked like. The Marx Brothers were very bold in bringing African American culture to a mainstream Hollywood film like this, and it still is worth watching, just for that reason alone.The film also has a great moment with Chico doing his special piano playing thing, followed by Harpo taking over and completely destroying the piano, turning it into a harp, which he then plays.The dialogue is pretty witty - some scenes especially so. And overall it's a great movie and well worth anyone's time to watch.