The story was the first problem. Even a silly comedy needs a logical sequence of events in order to work effectively. Without a solid story line the characters couldn't develop well and they didn't. This may have just been poorly edited, but ultimate responsibility there has to fall on the director.
"The Sting" is a good example of what they were shooting for, but they fell far short. The drama aspects weren't believable and so the interspersed comedy was flat, and the slapstick seemed to be just slapped in there.
The actors all are great in other work, but this one, alas, is a miss.
"The Sting" is a good example of what they were shooting for, but they fell far short. The drama aspects weren't believable and so the interspersed comedy was flat, and the slapstick seemed to be just slapped in there.
The actors all are great in other work, but this one, alas, is a miss.