The Cook

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Nick M @RT62896014 Aug 25, 2024 Another laugh-out-loud riot from Arbuckle and Keaton! I straight-up howled several times while watching this. Small portions of the film are lost, but the infrequent, abrupt cuts did nothing to dampen my enjoyment. It is always impressive to watch Roscoe work in a kitchen because of his knife and food juggling skills, but there was a trick with a cleaver coming down on Keaton's neck that I cannot for the life of me figure out how they accomplished! There is a clear cut in the film, but only after the knife comes down. If the first part was done in reverse motion it would have to have been done with such precise planning and execution that it defies belief. Keaton is really coming into his own and is an absolute delight to watch, as is the adorable Luke the Dog! There is also an absolutely hysterical bit where both actors mimic the Egyptian-style dancing of the evening's entertainment where Arbuckle ends up reenacting the legendary scene of Cleopatra allowing an asp to bite her. This would have been topical as Theda Bara's Cleopatra had been the biggest film of the previous year (though it has sadly been lost). The Cook is nothing short of a treasure. See more william d @acsdoug Jan 2, 2021 Arbuckle is funny, but Keaton steals the show. See more Oct 3, 2012 Changed from 1 and a half star. I was entertained. I didn't really laugh though. Some of the other reviews of Keaton movies may sound like I don't think he's funny, and I don't really think he's funny. He was highly entertaining though. Arbuckle is funny in the kitchen, not so much at the table. See more Aug 9, 2012 The tricks of how to eat spaghetti were funny . See more Feb 16, 2012 One of the most enjoyable silent comedy shorts I've seen. The Cook is glorious slapstick done masterfully. Fatty Arbuckle and Buster Keaton are hilariously awesome, their multitude of talents are showcased amazingly here. It's not the most invigorating story, because The Cook is mostly just a mindless 18 minutes of laughter and good times, and that's just fine with us. See more Aug 30, 2011 Funny and entertaining early short film. Arbuckle and Keaton are enjoyable together and one can already see the comedic timing of Keaton as he tends to steal the show. See more Read all reviews

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