Very glad Turner Classic Movies are bringing these old classics out of the mothballs.
While it will probably not be remade due to the period references (although it could theoretically be done replacing Al-Quaeda for the Nazi references) it should be considered a classic.
Besides the great combination of comedy with action, it is great to see some favorite character actors (including Uncle Charley from "My Three Sons" and the General from "I Dream of Jeannie") along with younger versions of favorites including the creepy Peter Lorre, a comically toupeed Phil Silvers, and a slightly rotund Jackie Gleason.
Central to this story is our hero, Bogie. Humphrey Bogart does his gangster stagger with a bit of a comedic glimmer... and that keeps us on the edge of our sets throughout the swift action of this film.
Despite a few obvious plot holes... like the heroine leaving the safety of the police station to walk into the arms of the Fifth Columnists... it was a great film and highly recommended.
While it will probably not be remade due to the period references (although it could theoretically be done replacing Al-Quaeda for the Nazi references) it should be considered a classic.
Besides the great combination of comedy with action, it is great to see some favorite character actors (including Uncle Charley from "My Three Sons" and the General from "I Dream of Jeannie") along with younger versions of favorites including the creepy Peter Lorre, a comically toupeed Phil Silvers, and a slightly rotund Jackie Gleason.
Central to this story is our hero, Bogie. Humphrey Bogart does his gangster stagger with a bit of a comedic glimmer... and that keeps us on the edge of our sets throughout the swift action of this film.
Despite a few obvious plot holes... like the heroine leaving the safety of the police station to walk into the arms of the Fifth Columnists... it was a great film and highly recommended.