When the dying thief kicks the bucket, literally and physically, it sparks off a group of people racing around the countryside in order to find the money he told them he had left behind. Cue lots of others joining in along the way, and plenty of humourous obstacles in their way.

Most definitely one for everyone

Timeless Comedy Classic
Review date: 2004-07-06 Rating: 10 out of 10

It's A Mad...World is one of the finest comedies evr and an all time classic. I rmemeber seeing this for the first as young boy when shown on TV. I loved it then and continue to love it whenever I put it on, which is very regularly.

The basic plot revolves around a car accident, where the driver, Jimmy Durante, tells a group of fellow drivers who se him crash and go to his aid about hundres and thousands of dollars in cash buried under a 'Big W' in a park in California hundreds of miles away.

Mayhenm ensues as all the rescuers race for the cash using any form of transport they can can beg, steal or borrow.

The script is sharp, with several sub-plots keping the action moving right to the climax of the movie when all the cast come together at the park under the 'BIG W' where the treasure is supposdly buried.

The cast is superb, with some very well known stars of the time on show, includong Phil Silvers, who basically plays the role of Bilko (another great classic comedy), a sharp, fast talking opportunist. Milton Berle (Mr TV in America), a hen pecked husband supported by Ethel Merman as a loud brash mother in-law. Other stars include Mickey Rooney, Jonathon Winters, Sid Ceasar and terry Thomas playing a very typical English gentleman, a role he often played to great effect.

There are seveal cameo appearances by very well known actors, Buster Keaton, Jerry Lewis to name two.

One of the starring roles goes to Spencer Tracey in one of his last roles as a totally despondent Police Chief about to retire after 40 years service with a measly pension, who sees the opportunity to set himself and his wife up for retirement by taking the buried treasure from the motley crew after they discover it sating he is going to hand it in.

Obviaously this doesn't go down well and once the rescuers work out that they have been tricked, a chase and more mayhem ensues.

Who ends up with the money...Buy the film and find out. You won't be dissapointed.

The Funniest Movie Ever Made
Review date: 2004-07-03 Rating: 10 out of 10

This is the best there is. Brilliant performances across the board by real comedy greats - sometimes they don't even need to use words, body language and expressions do it all. Superbly shot, fantastic stunts, a good story. Buy it now and see the masters at work. Avid Merrion? Do me a favour!!

Funny Movie
Review date: 2003-02-08 Rating: 10 out of 10

It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World is a classic comedy. Combining big name talent, it tells the story of what happen when a group of strangers finds out where $50,000 is buried. Soon, these normally law-abiding citizens are speeding, stealing, and destroying property. What they don't know is the police are observing them the entire time. As the situations get more out of hand, the movie gets funnier.

I wasn't that impressed the first time I saw this movie. But on repeated viewings with friends, I've come to enjoy it more. The actors are phenomenal and the material has a timelessly funny quality to it. I'm young enough that I don't recognize all the stars, but that doesn't diminish my enjoyment at all.

This is a classic movie that everyone should see. It'll leave you laughing your head off, exactly what a comedy should do.

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