The April Fools
National General Pictures | Release Date: May 28, 1969 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
47
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Mixed or average reviews based on 5 Critic Reviews
Positive:
1
Mixed:
4
Negative:
0
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70
The New York Times
The April Fools is not a comic masterpiece, but it has a nice, understated sense of the absurd. Read full review
60
VarietyStaff (Not Credited)
In addition to Lemmon, comedians Jack Weston (as his lawyer) and Harvey Korman (as a drinking companion they encounter in the commuter train’s drinking car) provide their own brand of laughs and the contrasting styles of the three actors gives the plot most of its action. Read full review
50
San Francisco ChronicleMick LaSalle
The movie is equal parts interesting, awful and lovely. Read full review
50
TV Guide MagazineStaff (Not Credited)
Although it lacks the intensity and sophistication that could have made it a classic, the film still has a definite charm and appeal. Read full review
40
Village VoiceAndrew Sarris
There doesn't seem to be enough plot for a minute commercial, much less 100 minutes plus of madcap farce. [12 Jun 1969, p.53]
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