A Fine Mess
Two friends discover a plot to fix a horse race and try to capitalize on it, but soon have to deal with the two men who fixed it, the police investigating it, and the mob boss whose amorous wife is mixed up in it.
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Plot Summary
Two petty criminals, Dennis and Spencer, operating in 1950s Los Angeles, get entangled in a complex plot involving a mob boss, a stolen racehorse, and a beautiful lounge singer. Their attempts to get rich quick spiral into a series of increasingly absurd and dangerous situations as they try to stay one step ahead of the law and the mob.
Critical Reception
A Fine Mess was met with generally negative reviews from critics, who found its humor to be predictable and its plot convoluted. While some appreciated Blake Edwards' signature slapstick style, many felt the film lacked the wit and charm of his earlier works, and the performances were largely seen as uninspired.
What Reviewers Say
- Relies heavily on slapstick and predictable gags.
- The plot is convoluted and lacks coherence.
- Performances are generally uninspired, failing to elevate the weak material.
Google audience: Audience reviews are mixed, with some finding the film to be a lighthearted and amusing distraction, while others were disappointed by its weak humor and unfocused narrative. Many viewers felt it did not live up to the director's previous comedic successes.
Fun Fact
The film's title, 'A Fine Mess,' was inspired by a comment made by one of the film's producers about the chaotic nature of the production itself.
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