First, I must point out that I have read Dr. Faustus, and am well acquainted with the Faust legend. I saw this film in conjunction with a reading of Christopher Marlowe's play, back in late 1976/early 1977 (senior year of high school). I was already familiar with Cook and Moore, and thought this was one of the funniest movies I had ever seen.
It's 24 years later, and I still think so.
I rented this the other week because of the release of the remake. I had tried to get it for ages, but other people had the same idea, and beat me to the video store. Yes, it's a bit dated, but how can one expect it not to be? After all, 34 years is 34 years. How could something not be dated after all this time? But it's still hilarious, and the themes are timeless, so the story itself will never get old.
The trampolining nuns are worth the price of the rental all by themselves.
It's 24 years later, and I still think so.
I rented this the other week because of the release of the remake. I had tried to get it for ages, but other people had the same idea, and beat me to the video store. Yes, it's a bit dated, but how can one expect it not to be? After all, 34 years is 34 years. How could something not be dated after all this time? But it's still hilarious, and the themes are timeless, so the story itself will never get old.
The trampolining nuns are worth the price of the rental all by themselves.