I am a long time fan of Abbott and Costello, and two of their biggest "bombs" occurred during the peak of their careers. The Time of Their Lives was one of them. It's a real shame too, because this movie is great. I don't think this will take away from the movie, but....>
SPOILERS AHEAD!!!! BE WARNED!!!!!
I won't give away the ending, but I do want to set the stage. Costello plays a tinker who ends up being mistaken as a traitor. The real traitor (Abbott) sets him up for the fall. He and a woman are killed and dumped in a well, cursed to the crack of doom or until proof otherwise is found.
Turn to "modern day" 1940's. Abbott is back as a descendant of the traitor, but unlike his strong forefather is a weak hypocondriac. He returns to the reconstructed house where the battle was fought years ago with descendants of the family. The ghosts of the "traitors" decide to see what's going on, and soon find hope in their possible release from the curse.
The characters are golden! The story is wonderful! The inside jokes were brilliant! There is so much to see and wonder about this movie, it is my personal favorite. Why? It is ANYTHING but formula Abbott and Costello. There are formula moments, but for the most part, it is just a great comedy with great actors, proving the talents of this duo and why their comedy will stand the tests of time.
SPOILERS AHEAD!!!! BE WARNED!!!!!
I won't give away the ending, but I do want to set the stage. Costello plays a tinker who ends up being mistaken as a traitor. The real traitor (Abbott) sets him up for the fall. He and a woman are killed and dumped in a well, cursed to the crack of doom or until proof otherwise is found.
Turn to "modern day" 1940's. Abbott is back as a descendant of the traitor, but unlike his strong forefather is a weak hypocondriac. He returns to the reconstructed house where the battle was fought years ago with descendants of the family. The ghosts of the "traitors" decide to see what's going on, and soon find hope in their possible release from the curse.
The characters are golden! The story is wonderful! The inside jokes were brilliant! There is so much to see and wonder about this movie, it is my personal favorite. Why? It is ANYTHING but formula Abbott and Costello. There are formula moments, but for the most part, it is just a great comedy with great actors, proving the talents of this duo and why their comedy will stand the tests of time.