I'm sure some people love Jack Carson. I know his mother loved him. For all I know, there are entire fan clubs devoted to Jack Carson. However, I'm not one of them.
This is just the latest film starring a number of my favorite actors - all talented, capable, and competent - whose efforts have been all but obliterated by the obnoxious, talentless, and annoying presence of Jack Carson. Is there a single movie, scene, or line that he cannot ruin? He's the only performer who can ruin a scene merely by walking into it. Or ruin a line without speaking; his smirk speaks volumes.
As for the rest of the movie, Bogart is a joy, while Leslie Howard and. Joan Blondell perform a delightful reversal of "Pygmalion," with Blondell trying to bring the frozen statue of Leslie Nielsen to life. Well done, all.
Except for Carson.
This is just the latest film starring a number of my favorite actors - all talented, capable, and competent - whose efforts have been all but obliterated by the obnoxious, talentless, and annoying presence of Jack Carson. Is there a single movie, scene, or line that he cannot ruin? He's the only performer who can ruin a scene merely by walking into it. Or ruin a line without speaking; his smirk speaks volumes.
As for the rest of the movie, Bogart is a joy, while Leslie Howard and. Joan Blondell perform a delightful reversal of "Pygmalion," with Blondell trying to bring the frozen statue of Leslie Nielsen to life. Well done, all.
Except for Carson.