Abbott and Costello Funniest Routines Volume 2 is a collection of some of the finest comedy sketches performed by Bud Abbott and Lou Costello, the iconic duo of American comedy. Released in 2007, the movie was directed by Charles Barton. The movie is a part of the Abbott and Costello Home Entertainment Collection, which pays tribute to the enduring legacy of this amazing comic duo.
The movie begins with the show-stopping routine "Niagara Falls" in which Abbott and Costello are hired as paperhangers to wallpaper a room in a hotel close to Niagara Falls. Their hilarious conversation about the "ladders and paste" quickly goes out of control, and the hijinks in the room start to escalate. The scene is classic Abbott and Costello, with each line and action eliciting hearty laughter from the audience.
The second routine, "The Haunted House," is one of the duo's most famous sketches. This routine involves two bank robbers, and after being pursued by the police, they find refuge in a haunted house. The exchange between Abbott and Costello surrounding the peculiar noises they encounter as they explore the house is hilarious; most notably, the hilarious miscommunication between the two as they argue over whether they should stay or get out of the haunted house. This routine has been performed and repeated countless times as it continues to bring joy to the audiences.
In the "Mudder and Fodder" routine, Abbott and Costello play horse trainers who have not had much success in the horse racing circuit. They decide to bet their last $4 on their own horse in the final race of the day. The bumbling duo's antics at the racetrack keep the audience in stitches.
Another routine, "The Lemon Bit," finds the comic pair in a car showroom attempting to get a lemon of a car that they bought repaired. Their conversation with the salesman leads to plenty of laughs, as Costello becomes increasingly creative in his descriptions of the faulty vehicle.
In "The Actor's Home," Abbott and Costello poke fun at some of the leading men in Hollywood. The duo is shown touring an assisted living community for aged actors. This bit is particularly funny when Costello believes a fellow retiree to be Humphrey Bogart, only to find out later on that it is the janitor of the community.
One of the funniest routines is the "7x13 is 28" bit in which Costello is looking for work as a bookkeeper. When he is asked by Abbott what was the result of multiplying seven by 13, his answers bring the house down. Similarly, in "The Hertz-U-Drive," Abbott and Costello parody the car rental company with hilarious confusion over whether they are renting a vehicle for a day or for an hour.
The short film "10,000 Bedrooms" finds Abbott and Costello in Italy, where they check into a hotel with 10,000 rooms. Their banter regarding the room sizes, rates and the inability to find their own room is brilliantly funny.
Finally, we have "The Bonus Paper Hanger," which is one of the most imaginative of Abbott and Costello's routines. In the sketch, Costello is hired to paint a large number of stairs with black paint, starting at the bottom and working his way up. The more he climbs, the more absurd the situation becomes as he becomes increasingly exhausted and confused.
In conclusion, Abbott and Costello Funniest Routines Volume 2 is an absolute must-see for anyone who appreciates classic American comedy. The comedic timing, quick wit, and hilarious banter between the two comedians are unforgettable. The movie is filled with iconic routines that continue to influence other comedians and entertain audiences even after decades. This movie is a testament to the enduring legacy of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello and their unmatched impact on the history of American comedy.
Abbott and Costello Funniest Routines Volume 2 is a 2015 comedy with a runtime of 1 hour and 2 minutes.
