Lots of fun! This is how you update the silent film for modern audiences. It has a clear love for the films of that era, but the editing, pacing, sound and humour have a much more contemporary feel to it. The storytelling and characters, which is always the most challenging part with a film like this, are great. It really helps that the actors are all constantly aware of how their exaggerated performances have to be the main building blocks, therefore it has no awkward issues in regards to motivation, tone or characters arcs. I also really enjoyed the creative visual choices, there’s not a single moment where the inherent cheapness works against it. It’s just a very charming film with a lot of memorable gags throughout. Its appeal seem niche, but it has a genuine crowdpleasing quality to it. Come to think of it, maybe Hollywood should try something like this again instead of the meta, self referential comedies we’ve all become tired of.

8/10