Yet another datapoint that Sylvester Stallone is only capable of making unintentional comedies.

When this type of humor isn't done right, it really hurts to watch. Landis clearly put a lot of work into getting a fun cast and good production design, but the humor just doesn't work very well most of the time. Peter Riegert, Chazz Palminteri, and Tim Curry are easily the bright spots, and they really pull it off. But the film suffers because no one else has the same authenticity that they do. There are a few laughs....

Leaden attempt at a screwball comedy, and one that sinks under its own witlessness.

ok

moderately amusing

This is a completely overlooked classic, in the vein of a quick-dialogue 1930's farcical comedy. I love this movie, and gladly watch it whenever it shows on cable. This is the one and only Sylvester Stallone comedy that holds up.

Ok, so sue me, I liked this movie. Sly does a good job with this comedy. But, I'm afraid that it's Marisa Tomei that steals this film (ha ha that's a pun - he's a mobster, and I said she stole the... movie.. ok it wasn't funny) Really, it's actually worth seeing, despite some of the things I've said about Stallone in the past.

John Landis and Stallone hit rock bottom

soppy depiction of almost a fairy tale

Funny script, good timing, and the cast really pulls it up a notch from where it would be otherwise.

Has its moments. Farces tend to grate after a while though.

Fast-paced, funny, and has a great cast.

A very fun and lighthearted little comedy. Stallone actually does his part, but Chazz Palminteri is really spot on. And you have to see Marisa Tomei do the Shirley Temple wink, and Kurtwood Smith ("Red" from 70's Show) punching a pigeon had me laughing pretty hard.

Given the people attached to this film, I expected more. Oscar is a film that simply belongs playing in the background in someone's apartment on a Sunday afternoon on a local station known for having syndicated 90's comedies on most nights of the week.

Best Stallone movie