"Much much funnier than the Eddie Murphy remake, telling pretty much the same story but in a much better way; inept professor invents a magic formula that turns him into Buddy Love, an extremely popular party-goer, who wins people over even though he isn't actually very nice. The remake was crude and unfunny, this one has some extremely funny scenes, including a brilliant (and very effective) hangover scene."

words can't express how I feel about this film. A true masterpiece, a work of genius.

A masterpiece thru and thru.....Auteur Jerry Lewis set out to create the ultimate comedic paradox with 1963's The Nutty Professor. Features an incredible performance by Lewis, as well as the sexy Stella Stevens. Important things to note about The Nutty Professor is it's incredible use of rich and vibrant colors, as well as ahead of it's time transitional editing, and inventive cinematography. No comedy prior to the release of NUTTY had offered such an effortless and real showcase of human sincerity and honesty. They didn't make films like The Nutty Professor before it was released, and still don't. Mandatory viewing....One of the greatest films ever made.

Why It’s Essential — THE NUTTY PROFESSOR is considered one of Lewis’ strongest works both as director and star.

Why You’ll Want to Skip It — In developing his remake, even Eddie Murphy understood the importance of creating an empathetic protagonist.

HAPPY MAKING! GOOD TIMES! The ego has landed. Jerry Lewis as Professor Kelp/Buddy Love is the funniest thing I have seen all year. All that swank 60’s lingo! It’s swell. So funny.

The more Jerry Lewis films I see, the more baffling I find it that he was ever (and I guess still is in many corners) considered a lesser talent. Mind-blowing stuff on display here, and a whole range of comedic styles.

Me desvirgué por fin con Jerry Lewis. Lo primero es que el tipo era realmente divertido, hay que alabarle ese don, sólo unos pocos lo tienen, aunque sean muchos los que crean tenerlo. Pero además hay mucho talento, la película va mucho más allá del simple y descacharrante slapstick. El guión tiene verdaderos momentos de pura genialidad, una trama muy simple (Un Jekyll y Hyde) llena de chistes atemporales y graciosisimos. Incluso tras las cámaras muestra evidencias de su talento, es fantástica esa larga secuencia en la que se muestra las reacciones de todo el mundo al ver a Buddy Love, en primera persona, y sabiendo aumentar la sorpresa para un espectador que aún no ha visto al personaje. En definitiva, que me lo pasé pipa y me reí muchísimo gracias al Sr. Lewis.

Some of the jokes don't land like they used to, but what does is still unexpectedly subtle in its over-the-top mania. The same is true of the jaw-dropping production designs, with sets of purple clashing against tuxedos of blue and hot pink and framings that maximize the potential for physical comedy but also create barriers around the neurotic Kelp that are eradicated in the open sweep of the Buddy Love sequences. Its color is liberating and imprisoning, based on the scene's needs, and if some of the dialogue doesn't land, the emotions and humor delivered through mise-en-scene is masterful.

Not nearly as bad as the Eddie Murphy version, but still a really bad movie.

Jerry Lewis bumbles his way through another picture. The real joy lies in his lounge lizard bad boy, Buddy Love.

Me gusto mucho visualmente, entiendo que es un clásico, pero no logró contenerme para verla completa.
Podría ser juzgada por boba, yo no podría desmentirlo y aunque dudo volver a intentar verla, tiene lo suyo.

Before Jerry Lewis transforms himself into 'Buddy Love' he reminded me of a 'Adam Sandler'.
Why?
Because some of the comedy either worked or was just too damn stupid for my liking.
The film has some funny moments but not as good as I expected it to be.
Jerry Lewis is a pure legend but I am sure there are better films of his out there.