Product: The Court Jester [VHS] (1956)
Rating: 5.0
The Court Jester
This is a delightful film, fulled with song, misadventure and one of the best and funniest scenes about finding a poisoned cup. The word play is superb; the acrobatics are marvelous and the swordplay is hilarious. Basil Rathbone, one of the most skilled actors at handling a sword, is a fantastic foil to Danny Kaye's zanny movements. It is not a sophicated film but it is genuinely funny and warm. There are no special effects in this movie so it may not appeal to the techno-wizards. If you want a good but slightly off kilter Robin Hood type movie, this is the one for you.