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Actors: Bud Abbott, Lou Costello
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| Review Summary and Plot Commentary about Abbott and Costello Go to Mars |
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One unusual thing about this A&B outing is that they boys start out as strangers. They quickly become friends however as they accidentally blast off for Mars, only to land in New Orleans during Mardi Gras (although they think they made it to Mars.) The revelers are wearing truly bizarre outfits and while A&B visit, two gangers rob a bank dressed at astronauts.
Before you know, all four are really off on their way to...Venus! That's right, despite the title, they characters never really land on Mars. But what a Venus! Men have been banished and the planet is ruled by former Miss America contestant parading around in skimpy outfits. Well, skimpy for the times.
Lou accidentally becomes King of Venus before being foiled by his lust (which is made apparent when he bursts three truth-telling balloons). They boys make their way back to Earth as heroes (even the gangsters are allowed in the parade) but the Queen of Venus gets one last shot at revenge.
--Tim Sexton, Resident Scholar
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| Analysis of Abbott and Costello Go to Mars |
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Ratings are on a 1-10 scale (Low to High)
Plot
Comedy, primarily
Yes
Time/era of movie:
- 1930's-1950's
If a parody... of
- sci-fi movies
How much humor v. drama
- Nearly all humor
Main Character
Identity:
- Male
Profession/status:
- blue collar
Is this an ordinary person caught up in events?
Yes
Hair color?
- brunette (Black)
Hair type
- (man) very short/crewcut
Body type
- (man) fat
Ethnicity/Nationality
- White (American)
How sensitive is this character?
- middling sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor?
- Strong but gentle sense of humor
Intelligence
- Dumb
Secondary Main Character
Identity:
- Male
Hair color
- brunette (Brown)
Hair style
- (man) very short/crewcut
Body type
- (man) very skinny
How much in movie?
- 90%-100%
Ethnicity/Nationality
- White (American)
Main Adversary
Identity:
- Male
Age:
- 40's-50's
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in:
- 60%
Hair color
- brunette (Black)
Hair type
- (man) very short/crewcut
Body type
- (man) average
How sensitive is this character?
- middling sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Cynical sense of humor
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Setting
Air?
Yes
Small town?
Yes
Small town people:
- sinister, like an X-Files Gomer Pyle
Misc setting
- fort/military installation
Style
Movie makes you feel...
- full of laughter
Check here if B&W
Yes
Any profanity?
- None
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