Thursday, 18 July 2019

The Jerk (1979)



A simple minded, sheltered country boy suddenly decides to leave his family home to experience life in the big city, where his naivety is both his best friend, and worst enemy.

From memory: Steve Martin's first feature is occasionally funny and some jokes are not quite in good taste.

Halliwell (no star): "Hit-or-miss vehicle with flashes of satire and fallen aspirations to be a modern Candide."

Maltin**1/2: "...a hit-or-miss comedy...Some very funny moments, but after a while they're spread pretty thin."


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