Yackety Yack
Yackety Yack

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Yackety Yack

1974
Movie
86 min
English

A classic Australian underground comedy in which a group of people fight over how to make the truly collective/revolutionary/existential movie. Original intentions get sidetracked but all attempts to set things straight result in yet another, but strangely similar, script. Cast includes: John Flaus, Peggy Cole.

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IMDb5.5/10
Director: Jack DonohueGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

A musical comedy centered around a young man who inherits a unique music shop. He must learn to navigate the world of business and music while dealing with quirky customers and eccentric staff. The film follows his journey as he discovers his passion for music and finds love along the way.

Critical Reception

Yackety Yack was a modest musical comedy that garnered a mixed to negative reception upon its release. While some praised its lighthearted tone and musical numbers, critics largely found the plot thin and the humor dated. Audiences also had a lukewarm response, with the film failing to make a significant cultural impact.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film's musical numbers are energetic but can't save a predictable and uninspired plot.

  • The humor relies heavily on slapstick and dated comedic tropes, often falling flat.

  • Performances are generally enthusiastic, but the material doesn't give the actors much to work with.

Google audience: Audience reception for Yackety Yack is largely unavailable through public Google reviews. Those that exist indicate a generally unenthusiastic viewing experience, with many finding the film to be forgettable and lacking in substantial entertainment value.

Fun Fact

Although Joe E. Brown was a legendary comedian, his role in 'Yackety Yack' is considered one of his lesser-known film appearances towards the end of his career.

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