A bad Polish actor is just trying to make a living when Poland is invaded by the Germans in World War II. His wife has the habit of entertaining young polish officers while he's on stage, which is also a source of depression to him. When one of her officers comes back on a Secret Mission, the actor takes charge and comes up with a plan for them to escape. remake of Ernst Lubitsch's 1942 black comedy with the same name..
✓ Released: [realease]
✓ Runtime : 107 minutes
✓ Genre: Comedy
✓ Stars: Mel Brooks, Anne Bancroft, Tim Matheson, Charles Durning, José Ferrer
✓ Director: Terry Liebling, John Morris, Ernst Lubitsch, Melchior Lengyel, Terence Marsh
The To Be or Not to Be (1983) is another solid showing, complete with good performances and an intriguing mystery, but there's a lack of artistic ambition here that keeps it from elevating to the higher tiers of the genre.Although its storytelling isn't particularly innovative, The To Be or Not to Be (1983) is an absorbing piece of television, with the potential to boost the appeal of Polish productions for an international audience."
To Be or Not to Be (1983) is staring with Mel Brooks, Anne Bancroft, Tim Matheson, Charles Durning, José Ferrer, a compelling, flawed story of true crime and obsession - and its flaws are part of what make it so intriguing. the movie can be very difficult to watch; it's haunting and incredibly sad. But that's also what made it all the more moving, in the end, to see the survivors join together: bonding, smiling, and living their lives in the light.
What gives Cursed its edge is the source material, which subverts centuries of lore and oppressive systems. The Netflix adaptation isn't nearly as captivating, but it still manages to be a quaint escape from reality. For better or worse, filmmaker Terry Liebling, John Morris, Ernst Lubitsch, Melchior Lengyel, Terence Marsh juggles two parallel storylines. Basketball fans will be able to follow along with no problem, most already familiar with the story, but newcomers might find all the jumping around confusing.