Two Con Men (1975)
Reviewed by: sharkeysbar on 2010-06-14
Summary: The good, the bad and the itchy
This 1975 comedy is about two tricksters, one who is bad and will work for the highest bidder and the other who works always for good, a Robin Hood in China film. This means they are constantly pitted against each other in an escalating series of tricks and scams. I thoroughly enjoyed this film and as a comedy it hits the mark with jokes and slapstick. How could you not laugh at the old "laxatives in the food and itching powder sprinkled on the toilet paper" gag? This film reinforces that good will overcome bad and the righteous will win out and along the way have a few belly laughs.
It works for what it is, a 35 year old comedy film. What it lacks in sets and modern visual tricks it more than make sup for with a good story, script and fine acting. I know I shouldn't rave but these old comedies are just great in my opinion and far outweigh some of the much more recent offerings of the genre.
Well worth a viewing and in my case a repeat or two!
Reviewer Score: 7