Simson ist nicht zu schlagen (1966)

Simson ist nicht zu schlagen: Directed by Irvin Kershner. With Sean Connery, Joanne Woodward, Jean Seberg, Patrick O’Neal. Samson Shillitoe, mad genius of a poet irresistible to women, but plagued by writer’s block, agrees to see a psychiatrist, and his beautiful wife.

“u0026quot;A Fine Madnessu0026quot; is a very strange movie. It stars Sean Connery (with a very strange performance, one of his worst – somewhere between Bond and a plain ruffian; frankly, I donu0026#39;t think Connery is apt for any comedy at all) plus a lavish supporting cast consisting of renowned character actors – but, still, the film is horrible.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eIt has an absolutely inane screenplay, and Irvin Kershneru0026#39;s (lack of) direction leaves a most confusing impression, even considering the somewhat strange Sixties style which was u0026quot;en vogueu0026quot; then. (John Addisonu0026#39;s score, however is quite enjoyable.) You never know whatu0026#39;s going to happen, and worse, youu0026#39;re not even interested in any of it. Nothing is truly funny, and some aspects are merely annoying (at least by todayu0026#39;s standards), e.g. the jocularity of a man beating up his female companion. Samson Shillitoe is a despicable character, so you donu0026#39;t really convey any empathy for him or his needs. – What a waste of talent.”