The Nutty Professor (1963)
To improve his social life, a nerdish professor drinks a potion that temporarily turns him into the handsome, but obnoxious, Buddy Love. (imdb)
Cast and Information
Directed By: Jerry Lewis
Written By: Jerry Lewis, Bill Richmond
Starring: Jerry Lewis, Stella Stevens, Kathleen Freeman, Henry Gibson, Norman Alden, Howard Morris, Marvin Kaplan, Milton Frome, Elvia Allman, Del Moore, Med Flory, Buddy Lester
Franchise: The Nutty Professor
Country: USA
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The Nutty Professor belongs to 33 collections
1. 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die (collaborative: moderated by kozan26 - 232 stars)
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| May 15, 2020 |  |
Yiannos | 70 71st |
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Lewis' much praised formalism certainly leaves jokes to unpack, but the auteurists protest too much: if you have to spend time intellectually analysing a joke, chances are it isn't particularly funny. The analysis should come _after_ the joke has landed, not before. Thankfully, many of the jokes in TNP are funny and well staged, and Lewis' use of colour is distinctive and bold. His performance in a dual role also ranks among his best, especially as the arrogant Buddy Love.
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| Oct 14, 2018 |  |
Icarus | 50 14th |
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Jerry Lewis: Oil Me: Water
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| Jun 08, 2018 |  |
glumpy_99 | 32 3rd |
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Self indulgent, abrasive and obnoxious comedy - if you like Lewis, there's possibly some fun to be had, but it ultimately emerges as a crass, mean spirited swipe at his former Rat Pack buddies in the form of the 'Buddy Love' alter ego, leading to a stomach churning display of sanctimony and moralising in the final reel. At least the 60s milieu makes for a colorful and glossy production, and there are a couple of gags which land, but the nasty tone undermines the film as a whole.
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| May 24, 2017 |  |
SirStuckey | 30 7th |
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Jerry Lewis is not for me.
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| Jun 06, 2015 | judicaret | 100 99th |
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As for comedies without nonstop jokes, this film shows a good example of what these moments should probably be like, instead of remaining just unfunny breathers or sap. It's such a silly, but so pretty (inside and out) and smartass film. Don't you think the summaries sum a bit too much though? Just take it as a Jekyll & Hyde modernization.
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| Nov 16, 2014 |  |
disconnected | 79 77th |
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Very strong film. Conventionally structured though bolstered by amazing set-pieces and an excellent co-lead performance from Jerry Lewis. Chris Fujiwara's book makes a great accompaniment.
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| Aug 08, 2014 |  |
hulot | 80 83rd |
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watched: 2014, 2016
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| Jul 01, 2014 |  |
Marnie | 82 45th |
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I Buddy Love his suits!:)
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| Mar 26, 2014 |  |
Vertiggo | 55 19th |
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It has aged horribly. Not funny as once it was.
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| Jan 20, 2014 | Telemecus | 36 36th |
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Jerry Lewis overdose!
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| Sep 02, 2012 | DavidThomson | 85 74th |
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I'm not sure that this Jekyll and Hyde may not be the clearest tribute to the power of the myth. This is a comedy only in its pretext. It's also a tense exploration of character, and maybe the first time Jerry Lewis put his popularity at risk. You can work it out for yourself in this extraordinary film, and test the evidence that Lewis is a self-conscious artist torn between the one-reel knockabout farce and a sermonizing film. Yes, it's an awkward mix, and one Chaplin had pioneered.
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| Mar 17, 2012 |  |
burkayadalig | 68 35th |
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some parts really annoy, but some others are hilarious... he's definitely a natural talent for comedy
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| Jan 29, 2012 | RBLove | 87 63rd |
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Buddy Love. "why dontcha take a break, rest yer thumbs pops and let daddy drive?"
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| Dec 02, 2011 | theyshoot11 | 58 16th |
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#837
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| Aug 07, 2011 |  |
VinegarBob | 40 17th |
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It's solidly directed but as an actor Jerry Lewis is either your cup of tea or he isn't. Give me coffee any day.
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| Apr 18, 2011 |  |
elmakebabi | 51 24th |
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Jerry Lewis has talent but that's not enough to make him non-ennoying!
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| Nov 25, 2010 |  |
SlantMag | 35 90th |
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"Contains some of Lewis's most outré directorial flourishes." - Eric Henderson
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| Jan 15, 2010 | theyshoot10 | 56 12th |
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| Apr 26, 2009 |  |
PeaceAnarchy | 71 29th |
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Don't know why I enjoyed this as much as I did. Every aspect of the production is B-movie quality but it has a charm all its own that makes all that easy to forget.
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| Feb 08, 2009 | theyshoot08 | 60 20th |
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| Jun 02, 2008 |  |
cinema_hell | 75 46th |
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Good, but I much prefer The Patsy.
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| Apr 01, 2008 | Jeff Fries | 90 72nd |
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I don't find it all that funny but it's the best movie about personality that I've ever seen, and tragic to the point that you might even tear up.
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| Mar 02, 2008 | theyshoot07 | 59 34th |
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# 811
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| Feb 12, 2008 |  |
recklessmess | 80 71st |
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Froinlaven!
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| Nov 30, 2007 |  |
muutanet | 95 99th |
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The original The Nutty Professor version. Jerry Lewis in his best. Thank God he getrid of Dean Martin.
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| Oct 26, 2007 |  |
Shephard | 51 34th |
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Really funny!
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| Aug 24, 2007 | st_fly | 70 69th |
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Very good
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| Mar 02, 2007 |  |
TheDiceman | 60 62nd |
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Very funny film made so by the legendary Jerry Lewis.
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| Average Percentile 44.8% from 596 Ratings |  |