Their appearance on SNL this past weekend reminded me that this was a big comedy blind spot for me.

While I can't say I laughed a whole bunch, this was three compatible comedy performers working around their peak, charming and loveable, and like a lot of comedies from that era it's a lot more about the performance than the jokes or lines. By that standard, this really is an upper tier 80s comedy. Worthwhile.

John Landis takes the conventions of a classic comedy western, but gives it his typical eighties twist. Slapstick, one-liners and downright insane gags combine in an impressive parody of the IN famous subgenre. Like Blazing Saddles, Landis pokes fun at the mythology of the western genre and the Hollywood system at every turn. Regrettably some of the jokes occasionally miss their mark, but the most memorable jokes land with killer precision. Three Amigos is by no means perfect, but stick with it and you’re guaranteed a hilariously enjoyable experience.

it's a male plane cuz of the little balls lolololol

I had never seen this - Don't ask why, just one that slipped by and I never got round to it.

Anyway last night a friend of mine put on an open air film show, with this film as the main feature. Packed into his garden with beers, nachos and popcorn. We all sat down to enjoy! (Even the kids!)

Well I really enjoyed it, maybe the way we were watching it and the company really helped. But it was quite funny in that typical 80's / Landis comedy way! Martin, Short and Chase were really good, doing what they do best - being funny!

It was a good watch, never roll on the floor funny, but enough amusing moments to keep the film ticking over.

I don't think I have watched this film in close to 20 years, so I'm very surprised at how many scenes I remembered from it. This is the sort of film that I loved as a child, but then dismissed as too silly as teenager. Luckily, it's this same silliness that I really enjoyed when rewatching it tonight. So, take that, teenage me, you idiot! And stop wearing ripped jeans. You look like a fool.

Great ideas, great premise, three great stars, a lot of silliness and a lot of humourous moments... but it never takes off and achieves the level of absurdity it sets out to.

It's still a lot of fun and the three leads are excellent, but it isn't anything that I will rewatch.

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"My little buttercup, has the sweetest....SMILE! SMILE!" This movie never fails to make me guffaw in an epileptic seizure kind of way.

A real laugh riot.

While it may not be the peak film for its actors, it’s a peak film for a trio of comedic actors. It’s rare for three comics to share the spotlight so equally, with each getting funny lines and funny scenes, and the laughs keep coming throughout the film. It’s non-stop hilarity, and it’s better crafted than many of the films it parodies — if one knows what one is looking for. It’s one of my favorite films. For more on why, read my full review.

I don't know why, but I just find this film hilarious! I'm an admitted Chevy Chase fan, and the ensemble here I feel works really well.

OK, so the middle of the film drags a bit, and gets pretty surreal for a while. But come on, "It's a sweater!"

Now I need to go cleanse my head of the Little Buttercup song ....

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This review reportedly contains spoilers. I can handle the truth.