What's Up, Doc?

Synopsis

In the 1972 comedy film 'What's Up, Doc?' directed by Peter Bogdanovich, chaos ensues as four identical plaid overnight bags get mixed up in a whirlwind of events at a hotel. The bags contain valuable rocks, secret documents, prehistoric music, and gowns, causing a series of hilarious misunderstandings. A musicologist, a mysterious woman, a clumsy private detective, and an uptight hotel guest become entangled in a madcap adventure filled with mistaken identities, slapstick comedy, and witty one-liners. As the characters chase after the bags throughout San Francisco, they find themselves in absurd situations that culminate in a chaotic climax at a prestigious music festival.

Cast

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  Barbra Streisand

  Judy Maxwell

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  Ryan O'Neal

  Howard Bannister

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  Madeline Kahn

  Eunice Burns

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  Kenneth Mars

  Hugh Simon

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  Austin Pendleton

  Frederick Larrabee

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  Michael Murphy

  Mr. Smith

Reviews

Critics praised 'What's Up, Doc?' for its fast-paced humor, slapstick comedy, and witty dialogues. Rotten Tomatoes gave the film a solid 89% rating, with the consensus being, 'A slapstick throwback with modern sensibilities, What's Up, Doc? delivers classic laughs and Barbra Streisand's stellar performance.' IMDb users rated the film 7.7/10, highlighting its entertaining plot and memorable characters. The New York Times described the movie as 'a stylish comic carnival that is never quite as romantic as it pretends.' Meanwhile, Roger Ebert from the Chicago Sun-Times called it 'a delightful screwball comedy that pays tribute to the classic genre with a modern twist.' Overall, 'What's Up, Doc?' is a timeless comedy that continues to charm audiences with its zany antics and hilarious gags.