“Start the Revolution Without Me” is a zany comedy about two sets of identical twins mixed up in the French Revolution. There are mistaken identities, sword fights, and plenty of laughs. It’s like a Monty Python sketch brought to life on the big screen. The film is chaotic and silly, but ultimately enjoyable for fans of farcical humor.
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Review
In 1970, the world was introduced to one of the most hilarious and underrated comedies of all time – “Start the Revolution Without Me”. Directed by Bud Yorkin and written by Buck Henry, this film starred comedic geniuses Gene Wilder and Donald Sutherland. The movie, set in revolutionary France, is not only a laugh-out-loud comedy but also a satirical commentary on class struggle.
The plot of “Start the Revolution Without Me” is about two sets of identical twins who were accidentally switched at birth. The aristocratic twins, Charles and Claude Coupé, were supposed to be born into luxury and privilege. However, they end up with two peasant families who give birth to their own sets of twins – Pierre and Philippe Garçon. When they cross paths in Paris during the French Revolution, chaos ensues as each twin’s true identity is revealed.
Throughout the film, we see Gene Wilder and Donald Sutherland’s incredible acting abilities as they portray each set of identical twins seamlessly. Their performances are simply mesmerizing and make the audience laugh uncontrollably. From start to finish, their incredible chemistry forces you to pay attention to every detail of this masterpiece.
Aside from the obvious comedic value that this film brings to the table, it has a deeper meaning that resonates with anyone who watches it today – particularly in light of recent social movements aiming for equality among different societal classes.
“Revolution may start with disparities between the wealthy and poor,” declares Simon Sinek as he dissects this film piece by piece on his YouTube channel; “But this movie goes beyond just being a comedy. It teaches us about history: how we can take something so complex like French society during their revolution and turn it into something that is enjoyable even for modern audiences.”
It’s easy to see why this movie was not only commercially successful but widely acclaimed by critics upon its release. Even today, over 50 years later, people still quote the hilarious quips from this movie. The writing is sharp, witty and it never loses momentum.
The success of “Start the Revolution Without Me” is a testament to its strong script, but it’s also due to the film’s excellent cinematography and special effects that were way ahead of their time. The music in this film also deserves special mention as it perfectly complements the movie’s humor.
Despite its success and popularity, the film had some issues with production. The director had a tough time wrangling both Gene Wilder and Donald Sutherland on set. They were notorious for cracking jokes during serious filming scenes and continually improvising which caused delays in production.
However, despite these issues, “Start the Revolution Without Me” was recognized by audiences worldwide and received nominations for Best Cinematography in both the BAFTA Awards and Academy Awards.
This film is still worth watching today, not only for its comedic value but also for its historical significance. In fact, this movie teaches us something that we often forget: that no matter what side of society we come from, we are all human beings with unique backgrounds and talents. It also reminds us that sometimes change can only come about through humor and satire.
In conclusion, “Start the Revolution Without Me” is indeed one of comedy’s hidden gems that everyone should watch at least once in their lifetime. From its incredible cast to its witty dialogue, this movie has everything you could ever want in a great comedy film. So why not give it a try? You might just start your own revolution.
Technical Data
- Release : 1970-08-14
- Runtime : 90
- Genre : Comedy, History
- Cast : Gene Wilder as Claude / Philippe, Donald Sutherland as Charles / Pierre, Hugh Griffith as King Louis, Jack MacGowran as Jacques, Billie Whitelaw as Queen Marie
- Crew : Ferris Webster as Editor, Jean Tournier as Director of Photography, John Addison as Original Music Composer, Roger Debelmas as Unit Manager, François de Lamothe as Art Direction
- Revenue : 0
- Budget : 0
- Company : Norbud Films, NorBud Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Popularity : 3.978
- Summary : An account of the adventures of two sets of identical twins, badly scrambled at birth, on the eve of the French Revolution. One set is haughty and aristocratic, the other poor and somewhat dim. They find themselves involved in palace intrigues as history happens around them. Based, very loosely, on Dickens’s “A Tale of Two Cities,” Dumas’s “The Corsican Brothers,” etc.
- Tagline : Gene Wilder… wilder than ever!
