Wie klaut man ein Gemälde? (1968)

Wie klaut man ein Gemälde?: Directed by Jerry Paris. With Dick Van Dyke, Edward G. Robinson, Dorothy Provine, Henry Silva. Actor Jack Albany, who plays gangsters on TV, is mistaken for notorious hit-man Ace, and is hired by mob boss Leo Smooth to pull a heist, but Jack must find a way out of it.

“I came across this one while organizing videos my family had taped-I was about to take it out when this started playing. I figured Iu0026#39;d watch a few minutes, see what it was all about, and finish labeling the tapes. Long story short, the project was set aside for another day, and u0026quot;Never a Dull Momentu0026quot; became a family favorite! This is a Disney movie from the u0026#39;60u0026#39;s, and as such represents some of Disneyu0026#39;s best, before the days of formulaic family movies. Itu0026#39;s not really aimed at children; the story is dialogue-driven, and the lead characteru0026#39;s predicament is presented through dramatic irony. Younger viewers may not get it. That all makes it sound heavy, but itu0026#39;s actually incredibly funny. Three major aspects of comedy: physical/slapstick, situational, and verbal. All three are present and woven together in a way that certainly held my attention. I canu0026#39;t speak for everyone, but the title rings true for me, over and over! u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThe acting is solid all around. Dick Van Dyke steals the show as Jack Albany, an actor mistaken for renowned hit man Ace Williams (played by Jack Elam). Van Dyke is at his comedic best. Presumptious Florian (Tony Bill), having never seen Ace, makes the mistake, forcing Jack into a situation where his survival depends on his acting. On some level this movie pokes fun at the typical mob story. You have the boss, the tough guy, the inept guy, the pro pickpocket, the driver, the dumb broad, and the kid. The actors play their stereotyped parts well, highlights being Tony Bill and Joanna Moore. This may be the best role Tony Bill ever played-his other roles just seem flat in comparison to this punk, who changes from a creepy armed henchman to a whining, flinching doormat depending on how much trouble heu0026#39;s in. Bill has, however, become a successful producer/director. Edward G. Robinson seems to relish playing Joe Smooth, a powerful, art-loving mob boss who may be losing it a bit mentally. Dorothy Provine is good, also, as Smoothu0026#39;s art teacher, but my biggest beef with the movie is the part of the script where she explains her connection to the boss. It works, but it could have been better.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eOverall I recommend this movie. Itu0026#39;s no cinematic triumph, but it is good, clean fun, and it is very funny! Most parents are probably aware, but for those that arenu0026#39;t, the ratings system has changed since the u0026#39;60u0026#39;s. This one was G in that time period, when smoking was commonplace and violence in the movies wasnu0026#39;t the issue that it is in the 21st century. Not that one era is better than another (I honestly canu0026#39;t fathom why Ice Age and Over the Hedge are PG movies), but this one has some PG material by todayu0026#39;s standards. An engaging story with lots of laughs!”