There are some wacky moments in "The Three Stooges" that really capture the high energy and slapstick humor of the original trio. Sean Hayes as Larry, Will Sasso as Curly, and especially Chris Diamantopoulos as Moe capture the essence of their forebears. The plot is of course ridiculous and cliched. There are some clever cameos, including Jane Lynch as a Mother Superior and Larry David as a rather rough nun. And likewise true to form, there's a nice musical interlude, by Jennifer Hudson no less, for no good reason. Those with fond memories of the Stooges will recognize many favorite bits, and parents will appreciate the explanation at the end by the "Farrelly brothers" (wink, wink) about rubber props and how not to poke someone's eye out. It's a time-wasting Saturday afternoon kind of movie, just like the original shorts.
Saturday, April 14, 2012
The Three Stooges **
There are some wacky moments in "The Three Stooges" that really capture the high energy and slapstick humor of the original trio. Sean Hayes as Larry, Will Sasso as Curly, and especially Chris Diamantopoulos as Moe capture the essence of their forebears. The plot is of course ridiculous and cliched. There are some clever cameos, including Jane Lynch as a Mother Superior and Larry David as a rather rough nun. And likewise true to form, there's a nice musical interlude, by Jennifer Hudson no less, for no good reason. Those with fond memories of the Stooges will recognize many favorite bits, and parents will appreciate the explanation at the end by the "Farrelly brothers" (wink, wink) about rubber props and how not to poke someone's eye out. It's a time-wasting Saturday afternoon kind of movie, just like the original shorts.
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