Reviews — The Court Jester
Audience write-ups from TMDB
sykobanana
This is a truly wonderful film that continues to bring enjoyment. It's an adventure, comedy, romance, and musical intended for everyone in the family. It’s not common for a movie to be written specifically with one actor in mind, especially when that performer delivers a flawless performance—but Danny Kaye is just that kind of talent. A playful imitation of *The Adventures Of Robin Hood*, it even managed to se…
JPV852
This was a genuinely enjoyable and amusing spoof musical, largely thanks to David Kaye’s captivating portrayal of a character. Basil Rathbone is adequate in the role of the antagonist as well. It's pleasant to see Glynis Johns and Angela Lansbury included, with Johns being especially memorable. **3.75/5**
John Chard
A sense of caution is clearly not valued in this film. Right from the start, with Danny Kaye’s appearance during the credits—he's dressed as a harlequin jester—you expect to see a lighthearted and cheerful movie, and that's exactly what you get. It's likely the most discussed entry in Kaye's filmography, even though it reportedly lost nearly two million dollars when it was first released; The Court Jester is an id…

