This is one film everyone should see (and was voted one of the ten movies everyone should see before they're 16 in a recent UK newspaper survey). I've managed to wear out 3 copies of it on video and now have it on DVD (still going strong). Stellar performances from the cast and many great jokes as well as wonderful one-liners. Mel Smith as the Albino deserves a special mention for being incredibly repugnant whilst at the same time incredibly funny. Some quotes you'll find yourself using frequently, I still can't say "Inconceivable" without smiling... No matter what your age this film will delight and enchant you. No other words than SEE IT!
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3 Reviews
Peter Sellers last movie
6 December 2006
Whilst not a Sellers classic I still feel this film did have a certain touch of Sellers genius about it. Alas it appears the majority of the reviewers here have never watched the Christopher Lee Fu Manchu films. It was such a wonderful parody that even now it has me laughing. Maybe it is because you really need to get some of the "in jokes". It also explains why this film was set in the Thirties as well ('cos the Christopher Lee ones were). So guys before criticising something try and find out why it is there. As a lover of horrors and comedies I found this a joyous blend of my favourite baddie suffering the humour of my favourite comedian. If you ever enjoyed a Christopher Lee baddie (and who didn't?) then don't miss this as a marvelous mickey taking. In fact I think it is about time to watch it again! Oh and DON'T eat Chinese food whilst watching this unless you like laughing noodles out through your nose!!!!!!
Whoops Apocalypse
(1986)
Eye wateringly funny
18 November 2006
I hadn't seen this for years and just brought it on DVD. I've got up off the floor now! This film has it all. Insane politicians, evil terrorists (wanted for releasing the recipe for airline lunches, a crime that rates alongside killing), demented journalists, the SAS blasting the London wax museum (Madame Tussards) to pieces and a British princess enduring unenviable treatment at the hands of the baddie. I think anyone over 30 or those who survived the Thatcher/Regan era should see this film, it is just toooooo funny for words. Most of the jokes are still funny now and I will never ever make a cup of tea using a Liptons tea-bag ever again. Ian Richardsons camp admiral and Rik Mayalls SAS captain are guaranteed to bring tears to your eyes whilst Peter Cook as the PM is so funny you'll laugh till you burst your ribs. A classic and I'm off to watch it again right now!
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