I roared with so much laughter, even my husband, who is not into movies cracked up, over and over again. Although the plot is similar to The Money Pit or Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House, both movies which I LOVE, it is funnier in different ways. I think the way the actors play off each other is 150% hilarious Each movie is really great, but each one is very different in style.
I think that the ending could have been enhanced, although there really is nothing wrong with it. But when they find George Washington's letter, and the neighbor snatches it, I felt like Jack Benny's character could have snatched it back and held out for more $$$. I also felt like if the friend who was the antique collector/dealer was on his toes more, he would have picked up the boot and searched for other artifacts from the time George Washington was there, right? Their yard was probably filled with ancient treasures. I also thought that no one could have turned that house into a livable house as fast as these people did - that part was not realistic, even with a team of remodel DIY'ers!!! But they turned what should have been torn down to the foundation into a beautiful cottage in a matter of a couple of months, which is not do-able (watch and you will see what I mean). Don't you love everything that happens in the kitchen with their maid/cook? OMG - I was keeled over laughing so hard!!! (Looks like she lost a lot of weight since 1938/39 when she was in Gone with the Wind).
If you want to laugh, and laugh, and laugh until you hurt, watch this movie! I hope I can buy it and add it to my collection! ENJOY!
I think that the ending could have been enhanced, although there really is nothing wrong with it. But when they find George Washington's letter, and the neighbor snatches it, I felt like Jack Benny's character could have snatched it back and held out for more $$$. I also felt like if the friend who was the antique collector/dealer was on his toes more, he would have picked up the boot and searched for other artifacts from the time George Washington was there, right? Their yard was probably filled with ancient treasures. I also thought that no one could have turned that house into a livable house as fast as these people did - that part was not realistic, even with a team of remodel DIY'ers!!! But they turned what should have been torn down to the foundation into a beautiful cottage in a matter of a couple of months, which is not do-able (watch and you will see what I mean). Don't you love everything that happens in the kitchen with their maid/cook? OMG - I was keeled over laughing so hard!!! (Looks like she lost a lot of weight since 1938/39 when she was in Gone with the Wind).
If you want to laugh, and laugh, and laugh until you hurt, watch this movie! I hope I can buy it and add it to my collection! ENJOY!