Day 11: The Jerk (1979)

The Jerk
Director: Carl Reiner
Starring: Steve Martin, Bernadette Peters

I've been meaning to see this movie for a long time. It did not disappoint.

This story of a poor black child's journey from rags to riches to rags again was HILARIOUS. I've always been a Steve Martin fan (even though his recent output of movies is disappointing...Pink Panther 2???). He is great in this movie as to super naive idiot Navin Johnson.

The comedy in this movie worked for me. They took you along and, just when you thought you know what someone would do, they go on and do the complete opposite. The dialogue was silly, the slapstick was outrageous (HE HATES THESE CANS!).

I can see why this comedy has its classic status. Cat juggling, weight guessing, phone book fame... Bravo, Mr. Martin.

Bonus- the movie features Steve Martin playing a song on the ukulele!

Lesson learned: Lord loves a workin' man; don't trust whitey; see a doctor and get rid of it.