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Crazy, Crazy Love
Ninetto De Terenzi is a Roman who lives for the day, helping a lawyer in his intrigues and acting as a stunt double for a cheating engineer; he disapproves of the relationship his widowed mother has with a married man and is engaged to a good worker, whom she tries to betray.
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Plot Summary
A retired couple, frustrated with the predictable routine of their lives, decides to spice things up by adopting a mischievous and somewhat troublesome stray dog. Their attempts to train and integrate the canine into their orderly existence lead to a series of chaotic and humorous situations, testing their patience and their love for each other.
Critical Reception
While not a critical darling, 'Crazy, Crazy Love' was generally seen as a charming, albeit somewhat predictable, vehicle for its legendary comedic cast. Audiences enjoyed the familiar banter and physical comedy, especially from Lucille Ball, though some critics found the plot thin and the humor dated.
What Reviewers Say
A heartwarming, if somewhat formulaic, comedy that relies heavily on the star power of its veteran cast.
Offers lighthearted entertainment and familiar comedic beats, particularly for fans of Lucille Ball.
The plot may be thin, but the ensemble's chemistry provides ample laughs and gentle charm.
Google audience: Audience reception data for 'Crazy, Crazy Love' on Google is not readily available, but general sentiment from its release suggests it was a pleasant, light comedy enjoyed by fans of its stars.
Fun Fact
This film was one of Lucille Ball's last feature film roles before her death in 1989, serving as a nostalgic return to the big screen for the comedy icon.
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