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I watched this once a long time ago, and I must admit, I was kind of upset that I wasted my money on this old ass film. But I held onto the DVD, knowing one day I'd pop it in again to give it another chance. That day came, and I found myself enjoying the quaint-ness of the film rather than the film itself. It's a curio to me to see a film made before the horrifying tragedy that was WWII, and knowing that the people who made this film had no idea of what was to come. Yes, some of the scenes are very theatrical, but the message as clear today as when it was made, and I believe the "butterfly" scene examplifies that sentiment beautifully. If you're wanting to watch it, go into it knowing it's extremely dated, and maybe you won't have to eat your words like I did.

Take that, theater denizens! One of the most biting satires I've ever seen, I was hesitant to see it because of it's age, but apart from some dated dialogue, it holds up wonderfully to this day, thanks to a sharp script, deft acting and more-than-able direction and cinematography. I'd say it's mostly for people who have been around the theater crowd, but really, anyone who's worked in an office can relate to the characters portrayed here. Watch it!

A sad sequel. Jim Carrey's mannerisms aren't even the same, and you'll see what I mean if you watch the two films back to back. There are one or two genuine comedic moments, but too few and far between to keep my interest.