Rating of
2.5/4
A Countess from Hong Kong review
Daniel Corleone - wrote on 07/15/13
A film which involves an Ambassador named Ogden (Marlon Brando), countess (Sophia Loren) and butler Hudson (Patrick Cargill). Ogden has an unhappy marriage with Martha (wife (Tippi Hedren). Has some repetitive scenes but the lush soundtrack makes-up for it. It's humor still hint of The Tramp with Hudson but the not so interesting lead just makes this an average romantic comedy. The simple plot just couldn't carry the film despite its name stars. Marlon Brando shows his girth and talent as always. Jack NIcholson even thought it was one of Brando's best. It has an aura of disbelief and makes the viewers wonder how it really ends since the conclusion is somewhat rushed. A Countess from Hong Kong is Chaplin's last film and was bashed by critics. In this reviewer's opinion, it wasn't memorable but it still has spirit and humor that most comedies today cannot deliver, a great comical timing and a legendary actor that can make you laugh despite his toughness.
