There are only two or three dull moments in this remake of the TV version (which also starred Askey of course). And both were based on a stage presentation in which of course, Askey was the lead. So, it was all hands in the money bin to make this one faster, funnier and far more chucklesome. Well, I'm pleased to report that they all succeeded brilliantly. There are only one or two dull moments in the whole movie, and maybe only another two or three in which I thought Askey's comebacks misfired, although no doubt they worked well on the stage. I also thought the super-super-super-super beautiful Shirley Eaton deserved a far more attractive partner, but maybe the casting director wanted to show that even the plainest lad had a chance to score with the most attractive lass in all England. The rest of the cast, led by Thora Hird (who is actually billed first, would you believe, on the excellent Slam Dunk DVD), was superb.
Review of The Love Match
