aveou This is by far the funniest movie I've seen! A tribute to the actors participating in the film, since half of them are dead (this was actually Denholm Elliott's last film, may he R.I.P.), the film brings out the best talent in everyone, without exaggerations or pompous displays.A group of fantastic actors play in this film and, curious enough, this is not a well known film. I had to see the film four times, in order to finally watch a scene I've always missed due to uncontrollable nervous laughter! The mess created due to human urges and needs provides this film an extraordinaire plot that will KNOCK YOUR SOCKS OFF!!!

warren-723-531846 I remember seeing a 'classic' British theatrical comedy as a teenager in London, 'No Sex Please We're British' in the late 1970's and my vague recollection was it was rather good fun and despite the farcical nature of the play; usually an anathema to a cynical 14 year old; I laughed. More than once. The live action added so much to the experience. 'Noises Off' is a film about the staging of a similar production but we get to see the farce behind the farce. Or at least that appears to be the intention. Unfortunately I did not laugh once. I smirked and appreciated the talents of the actors involved. The cast is on the whole pretty good (Carol Burnett, Michael Caine, Denholm Elliott, Julie Hagerty, Marilu Henner, Mark Linn-Baker, Christopher Reeve, John Ritter, Nicollette Sheridan, Kate Rich) and all involved do a more than passable job with the script. This comment may appear contradictory to the overall summary I have given, but I am truly baffled as to the "tears of laughter", "you'll laugh from beginning to end", "I could not stop laughing during the entire movie!", " Completely hysterical!" and other hyperbole used by many of the 'critics' on this site about this film.I can see how the original theatrical production would have worked as a live performance and the complexity of action would have been very funny on the stage. But as a film? While it is indeed a well written piece of theatre, as a comedy film, it looses so much in translation, it just isn't that good. So, worth seeing? Yes - but do not expect too much. If you buy this DVD, on a comedy scale, expect it to be amusing at best.

blanche-2 "Noises Off" is based on a popular play. Directed by Peter Bogdonavich, it tells the story of a bedroom farce, "Nothing On," which is, in fact, a dud of a play - and what goes on backstage and on-stage as the actors rehearse, play out of town, and open on Broadway. Thanks to break-ups, jealousies, and drunkenness, the offstage happenings spill over into the play, as the actors grow to hate one another more and more. Anyone with experience in theater will love it the most, but it's fun for everyone.The cast is top-notch - Michael Caine is the harried director, and the stars of the "play" are Carol Burnett, John Ritter, Christopher Reeve, Marilu Henner, Nicolette Sheridan, Mark-Linn Baker, and Denholm Elliott. Julie Hagerty is the near-hysterical stage manager.There's a lot of slapstick and much "actor talk" with the actors searching for motivations; there's a drunk actor (Elliott) who pops up from time to time asking if it's his cue yet. (Soon, the cast finds his stash of booze and start chugalugging themselves.) Caine is terrific as a Valium-popping director driven to near-madness. The play is much better than the film, even though the film is terribly funny.Unfortunately, for me anyway, it's just terribly sad to see handsome, robust Christopher Reeve walking around and the talented, deceased John Ritter. Boy, life sure has some same twists. So does "Noises Off" - but unlike some of life's twists, these twists are accompanied by plenty of belly laughs.

SexyBrazilian_Muse Many will argue I am sure about whether another movie lives up to being a real comedy better than this one. But here are a few things to remember when thinking of what is comedic genius.1. An all star cast that uses simply their acting abilities, stage performances, and comedic talent to make this movie great.2. No uses of vulgar language, distasteful montages or dialogue to elicit a laugh. Simply the writing and antics are enough to make you fall on the floor.3. And lastly, no modern music, or score is used, this movie relies heavily on its actors and even in a quiet space you find yourself laughing at facial expressions, or inward fighting amongst its characters.As I said this movies relies on nothing more than its cast to bring you a comedy that at first might escape you. I promise you will want a second or third viewing and you will laugh every time.The late John Ritter is excellent, he seems to forget things and not finish any sentences and does it superbly. The late Christopher Reeve is so seriously funny, you will know what I mean when you see this. Carol Burnett does her thing as always. Marilu Henner really surprised me as she fits in so perfectly with these comedic giants. Nicollette Sheridan, Denholm Elliot, and Mark Linn Baker round up the cast and all make fine performances. What can we say about Michael Caine, even his anger is hilarious in this role.All in all, this is one comedy that you will be able to look at over and over again and never get tired of it. It's one of my top 10.