Sometimes things come full circle in a weird way. The movie we are going to be talking about today is one that I have reviewed on here once before in a different capacity. That lovely movie is Robin and the 7 Hoods. The reason that this comes full circle for me at the moment is that the last time I spoke about this movie I was making my best friend, Alaina, watch it when I had a list of classic films that I was making her watch. Well, when we talked about it last that was the first time I felt her first kid move. She gave birth not that long after. Well, Alaina's second kid was just recently born and this movie shows up again. This movie has always been one of my favorite since the first time I watched it, but it just keeps getting closer to my heart as time goes on.
The premise of the story is really rather simple.... It's a movie about a man named Robert who steals from the rich and gives to himself.... Ok, the more complicated way of saying it is Colombo, yes the detective, becomes the leader of all the gangs and orders everyone to pay protection money to the police. Rob, Sinatra, and his gang don't like that Colombo killed the leader, his friend, and then doesn't join Colombo's gang. So, Colombo, with the police help, try to put Rob out of business and ends up making it look like Rob is a Robin Hood figure and not really a gang member. Oh, and it's a musical.... yes you read that right it's a musical.
Honestly, you think that is complicated you should watch the movie. Peter Falk, who plays the Colombo and the grandfather in The Princess Bride, is in this film and it's super weird to see! I mean really it strange seeing him in this role. Then you have the Rat Pack that is just doing whatever feels natural. I don't even think there was a script for this movie because of how wacky it is! Sammy Davis Jr., again, steals the show. It's a comedy, gangster, musical that you don't really know existed until you watch it. If you can handle just how screwy this movie is you will enjoy it. There are some great numbers in it that are performed by all of the cast. There is some singing done by Mr. Falk himself which is interesting to watch. Then you have a phenomenal number done by Sinatra, Martin and Bing Crosby that always puts a smile on your face!
If you are a Rat Pack fan I highly recommend this film.. if you love gangster movies..... be prepared because it's nothing like you think it's going to be.
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