What's Up Doc?
Who's the mysterious little man wrapped in bandages? Is he a patient with a rare disease? Or could he be a spy, sent in by the hospital administrators to discover why a modern medical facility is losing money? New employees, Miss Bump and Miss Grind, who hire on as cleaning ladies, put on nurses uniforms by mistake and soon begin to put "New Blood" into the medical procedures at the hospital. Patients begin to respond to their "techniques" miraculously. Before you can say Dr Kildare, lines begin forming around the hospital with patients demanding to be admitted! Bump & Grind "Tricks" soon help the hospital "Turn" a profit. Who's the little man in the bandages? You'll have to watch this sizzling medical epic to find out!
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Plot Summary
A ditzy, but charming singer-songwriter and a mild-mannered musicologist find their paths crossing when they both arrive in San Francisco to present proposals for a grant. Their lives become entangled in a series of chaotic events involving stolen documents, mistaken identities, and a pursuit by a quartet of eccentric individuals. Amidst the mayhem, an unlikely romance begins to blossom.
Critical Reception
Upon its release, 'What's Up Doc?' garnered a mixed reception from critics. While some praised its screwball comedy elements and the chemistry between Streisand and O'Neal, others found the plot convoluted and the humor to be hit-or-miss. Audiences, however, generally responded positively, contributing to its box office success.
What Reviewers Say
- The film successfully recaptures the spirit of classic screwball comedies.
- Barbra Streisand's performance is a highlight, balancing comedic timing with musical charm.
- The plot can be overly complicated and occasionally detracts from the humor.
Google audience: Audiences generally found the film to be a fun and entertaining comedy, appreciating the humor and the performances, particularly Barbra Streisand's. Some viewers felt the plot was a bit too zany at times, but overall it was considered a enjoyable watch.
Awards & Accolades
None notable.
Fun Fact
The film's title is a direct reference to the 1940 screwball comedy 'What's Up, Doc?' starring Bugs Bunny.
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