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1992 Certificate 15
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Film comedy based on Michael Frayne's original screen play which follows the staging of a Broadway production, in which everything that could go wrong, does go wrong. Read more

Starring Christopher Reeve, Michael Caine, Julie Hagerty, Denholm Elliott
Director Peter Bogdanovich
Genres Comedy

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Noises Off!

Film comedy based on Michael Frayne's original screen play which follows the staging of a Broadway production, in which everything that could go wrong, does go wrong.

Starring Christopher Reeve, Michael Caine, Julie Hagerty, Denholm Elliott, Nicolette Sheridan, Marilu Henner, John Ritter, Carol Burnett
Director Peter Bogdanovich
Studio WALT DISNEY STUDIOS HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Run time DVD: 1 hr 39 mins
Certificate Certificate 15
Genres Comedy
Language DVD: English
Released DVD: 05 Apr 2004
Production year: 1992
Format DVD
  • Critics' reviews (3) of Noises Off!

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  • 3 stars out of 5

    Robbed of its essentially theatrical device — the comic contrast between off-stage chaos and on-stage calculation — this American adaptation of Michael Frayn's West End play provides more than enough laughs to skim over the potholes of improbability. Peter Bogdanovich's quick-fire direction is matched and aided by some wondrously staccato performances, notably from Carol Burnett, Michael Caine and Christopher Reeve. Luvvies at play have never been so pompously vulnerable or so sympathetic.

    • Radio Times
  • Brave though misguided attempt to transfer to the screen an intensely theatrical work, depending on live performance for its effect. It begins well but soon ceases to amuse.

    • Halliwell's Film Guide
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  • 4 out of 4 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 4 stars

    Fast Paced Farce

    Big names, big Laughs, that's what you get with Noises Off! A great collection of talent deliver some cracking humour in this comedy set in a broadway theatre. The comedy comes at a steady pace and you'll find yourself laughing from start to finish. . .

      • A customer from Plymouth
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  • 3 out of 3 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 3 stars

    Sardines Anyone?

    I really enjoyed this film, and was nicely surprised by the depth of acting from all the cast. The frantic rehersals for a play, and the cast's relationships, problems all turn the situation into a classic farce. Its done with great energy and verve by all involved. You need to concentrate to catch all the humour both verbal and visual.

    I especially liked the late (RIP) Christopher Reeve who gives a startling performance, and shows a side to his acting which I didn't know he had. You can clearly see the bumbling "Clark Kent" in his performance.

    So overall well worth renting. Recommended.

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