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Oscar (1991)

Rate: 7
Viewed: 7/15

7/15: I know a lot of people hate Oscar, but honestly, it's a well-done movie with great-looking 30's costumes, cars, and interiors.

It starts off slowly with cringeworthy wisecracks. But as time passes, the movie has grown on me, and it gets better during the second half. I've found myself liking the story and the multiple crazy coincidences all in one day. Hence, Oscar, as a theatrical picture rather than a play, is clever, especially the quick cutscenes of characters' reactions and the black bags as a plot device. So is the title of the film which serves as an indirect spark for the juggling of many incidents.

Also, I have to say there's a great deal of consistency in the performances. They're all outstanding. I'm surprised at the perfect delivery and timing of comedy primarily through teamwork. Sylvester Stallone selected a risky project which paid off well, regardless of the box-office outcome, because it gave another dimension to his acting range.

Probably the best of the show, and I can't believe I'm saying this, is Tim Curry. His character is an inspiration from Rex Harrison's Professor Henry Higgins in My Fair Lady. He makes himself endearing and interesting that I ended up rooting for him to get the girl. Not enough credit is given to Vincent Spano who takes up a lot of screen time. I've never thought much of him in past films, but he's good here. I'm left impressed with his performance as the catalyst to get the ball rolling.

All in all, regardless of the fact that Oscar is more of a movie for kids than adults, it's fun to watch.

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