"Simon Simon" is an obscure short film from Britain which has little to recommend it except for a few very interesting celebrity cameos. You see, among others, David Hemmings drive by as well as Michael Caine (sporting a beard) and a quick appearance by Peter Sellers with some ultra-cool sports car as well.
The story is simple. Two workmen (Graham Stark and John Junkin) are working a construction job and making a mess of things....that is until their boss gets them a Simon brand crane. But they are idiots, so naturally that's NOT the end of their troubles. It also becomes rather surreal later...with an odd Red Baron sort of vibe.
The story is told without dialog and very hip jazz music (hip for 1970 that is). In many ways, it reminds me of some old silent comedies but with the music and color film. Inoffensive and mildly enjoyable but far from a must-see short film....mostly because there are laughs but they are also very small ones.
The story is simple. Two workmen (Graham Stark and John Junkin) are working a construction job and making a mess of things....that is until their boss gets them a Simon brand crane. But they are idiots, so naturally that's NOT the end of their troubles. It also becomes rather surreal later...with an odd Red Baron sort of vibe.
The story is told without dialog and very hip jazz music (hip for 1970 that is). In many ways, it reminds me of some old silent comedies but with the music and color film. Inoffensive and mildly enjoyable but far from a must-see short film....mostly because there are laughs but they are also very small ones.
