A Night at the Opera [Blu-ray] [1935] [2023] [Region Free]

Nothing to say, if you are a movie buff it’s a must see. Brilliant.

It's a classic comedy everyone should watch and, from what I remember, it was the film that helped me get over the "I don't like watching films in black and white" stage when I was wee.From the quick witted line delivery of Groucho, the antics of Harpo and Chico riding the line between both, you are guaranteed some laughs. There are a few scenes that stand out too. The opening let's you know what you're in for right away, the scene of the unfortunate room accommodation on the ship, the orchestral games and even the outlandish way Harpo climbs a rope. There is so much to take in, yet the film is full of heart above all.

Funny and very enjoyable movie with the Marx Bros at their best.A classic five star movie

Wise cracking American humour and slapstick

I have always loved this comedy. It has never failed to amuse me. The black and white print is excellent. Kitty Carlisle and Alan Jones are terrific and The Marx brothers are..... well ....The Marx Brothers. Comedy genius.

A much-loved classic which has it's flaws but still has a charm and humour all its own. It's not as anarchic as their earlier films but still has that undercurrent of three (no longer four) top flight comedy performers straining at the leash.The extras are particularly worth having, particularly the itnterviews with Kitty Carlisle; yes, that is her voice singing in the film!

As ever, the Marx Brothers find themselves bringing insanity to another standard plot. However, this time the studio has given them music and dance numbers and a bigger budget. Some of the earlier spontaneity is lacking (Animal Crackers and Horse Feathers seem much more like off-shoots of the stage act) but the basic characters are still there with Margaret Dumont assisting as ever in the role of stooge (and much under-rated in the role). There are plenty of laughs along the way and whether you like Groucho's quipping, Chico's mangling of language or Harpo's physical comedy or any combination of them then there is something for you (and if you don't, why are you watching a Marx Brothers film?). Personally, I don't think it's their best, but it is still way above most comedy of the time ... and much of what has followed.

In my opinion this is the best Marx brothers movie, its so funny. I can watch over and over again.

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If you want to feel light and happy just watch a Marx movie with a joyful heart. Zen and wisdom in black and white. Song and dance will put a smile on your face. Peace.

This is a classic and what inspired me in obtaining the rest of their collection. These guys were rogues of the funniest kind. If you have a comedy collection and you don't have this, you've just got to see it. They really were at the top of their game in this.

Revoir une comédie des Marx brothers est toujours un plaisir pur et une expérience rafraichissante. Les films ont plus de 70 ans et on rit à gorge déployée. Le trio d'acteurs Groucho, Chicco et Harpo fonctionne efficacement grâce à la complémentarité entre leur style comique. "Une nuit à l'opéra" n'est pas mon film préféré (c'est "Room service" de 1938) mais le niveau est élevé comme d'habitude: on y retrouve l'humour visuel et loufoque de Harpo, les "one liners" de Groucho, ces aphorismes et réparties cinglants ainsi que les dialogues irrésistibles entre Chicco et Groucho. En visionnant ces films, on prend également la mesure de l'héritage des Marx Brothers (de Bugs Bunny à Woody Allen).La meilleure scène du film est la scène finale, lors de la première représentation au théâtre, lorsque nos 3 compères s'immiscent dans le spectacle et le mettent en morceaux. Un feu d'artifice final très savoureux.

‘A Night at the Opera’ (1935) is the funniest film the Three Marx Brothers made at MGM.It’s almost as funny as the five films (1929-1933) the Four Marx Brothers made at Paramount.The earlier films were Pre-Code comedies.The later films (1935-1949) were produced under a handicap: The Hollywood Production Code.This put a bit of a damper on the Marx Brothers’ high spirits.But still five stars, at least for the first couple of films at MGM.The Marx Brothers appeared in a total of 13 feature films between 1929 and 1949.All are on DVD.With the re-release of ‘A Night at the Opera’, 8 of 13 are now on Blu-Ray.1929 -1933: GROUCHO, HARPO, CHICO AND ZEPPOStart here, if you are new to the Marx Brothers.Every civilized person should own “The Marx Brothers Silver Screen Collection” (see photo), a three-disc Blu-Ray boxed set from Universal with all the early movies + extensive commentaries and bonus features + English subtitles (avoid the DVD version).1929 Cocoanuts (Paramount)1930 Animal Crackers (Paramount)1931 Monkey Business (Paramount)1932 Horse Feathers (Paramount)1933 Duck Soup (Paramount)1935 -1949: GROUCHO, HARPO, CHICOArranged chronologically (and also in descending order of quality)1935 A Night at the Opera (MGM) – available on BLU-RAY, reviewed on this page.1937 A Day at the Races (MGM)1938 Room Service (RKO)1939 At the Circus (MGM1940 Go West (MGM1941 The Big Store (MGM)1946 A Night in Casablanca (United Artists) – available on BLU-RAY1949 Love Happy (United Artists) – available on BLU-RAY(I’m not counting 1957’s ‘Story of Mankind’ with separate, token appearances by Groucho, Chico and Harpo. Truly awful.)I was hoping that Warner would reissue all the late films in a deluxe Blu-Ray box, like Universal did for the early films (Warner did release a DVD box in 2004), but they chose to release ‘A Night at the Opera’ as a stand-alone Blu-Ray.The picture is better, but it’s not dramatically better.All the old DVD bonus features are carried over to Blu-Ray:--- Audio commentary with Leonard Maltin.--- Documentary (35 minutes) on the Marx Brother’s Hollywood period.--- 1950’s TV interview with Groucho (5 minutes)--- 1930’s short “How to Sleep” with Robert Benchley (11 minutes))--- 1930’s tour of the Trocadero nightclub hosted by Wheeler and Wolsey (20 minutes). The only celebrity most viewers will recognize is Groucho Marx (@ 8:42 to 8:54).--- Movie trailer--- Optional English SDH subtitles (in beautiful urine yellow).The Blu-Ray has one new bonus feature: a 1930’s travelogue of Los Angeles in technicolor (8 minutes).I was hoping for more in the way of packaging and presentation.Of course, the film itself still deserves five stars.Actually, I would give 5 stars to the first seven Marx Brothers films, from ‘Cocoanuts’ through ‘A Day at the Races’.The later films deserve 4 to 4½ stars.Also - The Marx Brother’s final two efforts are now on Blu-Ray, released by small independent companies:-- ‘A Night in Casablanca’ (1946) is available on Blu-Ray from Classicflix (with bonus features and English subtitles).-- ‘Love Happy’ (1949) is available on Blu-Ray from Olive Films (no extras or subtitles).