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Audiences have always loved the spectacle of tough guys going soft and gooey, and We're No Angels adds the extra sweetener of Yuletide to its mix. The action takes place on Devil's Island, the tropical backwater where the notorious French prison was located. Three convicts, played by Humphrey Bogart, Aldo Ray, and Peter Ustinov, have escaped, and wait only for a ship to leave the next day. In the meantime, they become involved in the financial woes of an island shopkeeper (Leo G. Carroll) and his wife (Joan Bennett) and daughter, whose business is in danger from a rich, nasty relative (Basil Rathbone). Despite the threat of black comedy, especially in the form of a poisonous viper (which Ray carries around in a demure bamboo case), broad cuteness tends to rule the day. While it's not on the list of essential Bogart performances, Bogie does seem to be enjoying himself, and the puckish Ustinov savors his lines like a cow chewing grass. The stage origins of the scenario are all too obvious, and probably contribute to the pokey pacing (Michael Curtiz, who guided Bogart in Casablanca, was perhaps not the ideal choice for this kind of winsome comedy). This 1955 film looks good in comparison to the loose, labored 1989 remake with Robert De Niro and Sean Penn. --Robert Horton
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By Triscia
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This is a movie that my husband and I remember watching many years ago. My brother's family have the DVD and have a practice of watching it together every year on Christmas Eve. This year I decided it was our turn to get our own copy. I found it here with Amazon and ordered it and had it in my hands three days later in plenty of time for Christmas Eve!
This is a delightful movie! The humour is subtle and the script so well written and we thoroughly enjoyed watching it again. It truly is a classic old film with great performances by Humphrey Bogart, Aldo Rey and Peter Ustinov. We highly recommend this to anyone looking for a new edition to their holiday viewing library!
I also can't say enough good things about the excellent service from Amazon and the speed at which the movie arrived at our home! Five stars all around!
This is a delightful movie! The humour is subtle and the script so well written and we thoroughly enjoyed watching it again. It truly is a classic old film with great performances by Humphrey Bogart, Aldo Rey and Peter Ustinov. We highly recommend this to anyone looking for a new edition to their holiday viewing library!
I also can't say enough good things about the excellent service from Amazon and the speed at which the movie arrived at our home! Five stars all around!
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One of my favourite Bogart films and the family's favourite Christmas ones, it never ceases to fascinate with every viewing. The funny lines, facial expressions (Ustinov's) and situations are subtle and continuous leaving you wanting more. Don't confuse it with the 1980's debacle of a "remake".
By GeNel Louise
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Humphrey Bogart, Aldo Ray, and Peter Ustinov are at their best in this old fashioned Bad Guys Really Have Heart film. I love this story of three convicts who show more grace, generosity and brotherly love towards the family they intended to rob than the family's greedy, selfish cousins. The more the cousins of the family play the role of Grinch, the more the convicts display the Spirit of Christmas toward the guileless family. Both cousins get their cum-uppins when they steal, first from one of the convicts, then from each other.
There are tiny bits of white static in the film from its age, which only authenticate it's antiquity.
Amazon's secondary seller grooveyard_ca provided good service - product was well-wrapped and delivery was prompt.
There are tiny bits of white static in the film from its age, which only authenticate it's antiquity.
Amazon's secondary seller grooveyard_ca provided good service - product was well-wrapped and delivery was prompt.
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Un clin d'oeil d'hier !
Du véritable théâtre mis sur pellicule... Mais attention pas n'importe quel théâtre et pas n'inporte quels acteurs !
Un véritable petit bijou. Read more
Published on Oct 18 2004 by Alain
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We're No Angels 1955
This is a great movie and definately should be on DVD.
Please release this one and in it's original aspect ratio.
Please release this one and in it's original aspect ratio.
Published on Aug 17 2004 by A Wilson
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RELEASE IN DVD
Really fantastic movie, we need it out in DVD and letterbox.
It is a wonderful funny movie.
Please vote for DVD.
It is a wonderful funny movie.
Please vote for DVD.
Published on July 18 2004
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top ten holiday season movies
This is a movie for all. It's a delight to watch again and again, each time hearing more of the softly spoken hilarious asides. Read more
Published on Jun 12 2004 by "restored616"
5.0 out of 5 stars
GREAT MOVIE
All you really have to say about this movie is that it is a must see film. The movie is not meant to be historical about Devils Island, it just takes place there. Read more
Published on May 21 2004 by Thomas House
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5 Stars for the Three Angels
...or four angels, if you include little Adolph. This movie certainly is a gem if there ever was one. It's peaceful, yet engaging, and entirely charming. Read more
Published on Mar 29 2004 by moonlighteye
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hilarious and Clever--Easily on my top 10 list of favorites
I've seen a lot of funny movies in my day, but "We're No Angels" is one of my absolute favorites. Read more
Published on Mar 20 2004 by Sarah Adams
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I want it on DVD!
This movie is funny and heart warming, with wonderful characters. This great classic needs to come out on DVD. Need voting buttons for putting it on DVD! Read more
Published on Jan 13 2004 by meowza
5.0 out of 5 stars
We're No Angels
This is hands down, THE quintessential Christmas film of all time. As a matter of fact, this film is so delightful, I watch it TWICE a year. Read more
Published on Nov 30 2003 by Paula Lewis
5.0 out of 5 stars
Under-rated Masterpiece
I don't know who would not like this movie, the only drawback? There is none. This film is one of the funniest most under-rated movies I have ever seen and it is a winner for... Read more
Published on Aug 2 2003 by Clea Brooks
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