I saw this movie for the first time when I was like 11 and I remember crying with laughter. This is also one of the few movies where I remember my mum rolling about on the floor with laughter. Watching it again, as I noticed its flaws, it doesn't quite wow me as much. It is very very long, and I did feel as though the film could have been trimmed a bit as there are some scenes when little happens. The flaws aside it is still one of the funniest and most quotable comedies I have ever seen. The scenery is breathtaking, and the stunts are constantly constructed at a breakneck pace and directed with unusual care and precision. The music is good too, but I have to say the quality of the script is simply genius. There are many lines that are comedy gold and ever quotable, such as "Dingy don't let this worry you-*we're gonna get killed*!" though my favourite is "What do you mean who's flying the plane? No one's flying the plane!" There are many priceless scenes, the aeroplane flying scene especially was hilarious. The performances from the entire cast are outstanding, including Spencer Tracy in his penultimate film and while he is visibly ailing he still shows he is going strong. Ethel Merman, Mickey Rooney, Dorothy Provine and Jonathan Winters also give brilliant performances, but it is Buddy Hacket and Terry-Thomas who steal the film and with panache I must say. All in all, a long but fun and worthwhile comedy. 8/10 Bethany Cox