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Duck Soup was my first and last encounter with the work of the Marx brothers. If this film can be considered a showcase of their film productions, which it really is given the direction and evident attempt at an alternative style of cinematic language, then I have to say that the style of humor that was very popular at that time is simply not for me, as it seems cheap and pandering. Overall impression: 40%. (10.04.2009)

There’s the occasional weak gag and a few scenes are unnecessarily long to satisfy the Marx Brothers' appetite for grotesque silent bickering, but in the flood of great comedic ideas and brilliant wisecracks, these flaws disappear just fine. The pace is wonderfully relentless and the crazy humour is not only functional on a satirical level, but simply positively infectious and original. Perhaps the most perfect (though not flawless) case of combining silent slapstick with a cannonade of witty dialogue and musical numbers. Watch it. (26.03.2018)

An incredible mixture of individual gags that connect, complement each other, and escalate brilliantly. This is an incredibly comprehensive performance that includes verbal humor, situational comedy, great musical numbers, and ultimately, a well-written story. Duck Soup is a beautiful example of sound-era slapstick comedy. (29.07.2014)