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Ernie K @ErnieK Aug 26, 2026 To some it seems dated, but there's comic gold and outstanding acting to behold. This was an era where screwball comedy was great, and in particular Cary Grant was wonderful at portraying a befuddled yet sophisticated leading man. See more Kalissa H. @kali_416 May 20, 2026 Not as great as other movies from the time. See more joel h @786Joel Aug 3, 2022 I didn't know anything about Topper before watching it, so parts of it were quite surprising to me. To be honest, I was kind of annoyed by Cary Grant's and Constance Bennett's characters at first. I also didn't understand why Topper was the main focus. However, by the end, this film had just enough charm to win me over. I still don't get how this movie spawned multiple sequels, though. See more michael d @RT16138633 Dec 26, 2021 Some great sight gags made this a big hit in its day, enough that two sequels were made (although not nearly as good.) Cary Grant and Constance Bennett certainly are a handsome leading couple but it's Roland Young, as "Cosmo Topper," who steals the show. He's a stiff old man who quickly loosens up and the transformation is fun to watch. Bennett was a legitimate 1930s glamor girl who looks just great in here and pairs off well with the handsome Grant. The two of them also exhibit a good comedic touch. They had a lot to offer besides good looks. Even more handsome than those two was the automobile - wow, what a great-looking sports car! I''m glad to see other reviewers comment on it. It was awesome. By the way, I know Hollywood liked to preach in some of these classic films that everyone gets into heaven, but this was "topped" them all. In here, the theology was that "all it takes is ONE good deed" during your lifetime. Ohhhhh-kay. See more Cameron M @Cameron11 Sep 7, 2021 A pretty funny film with great performances from Young, Grant and Bennett. The film sees Topper get into a lot of funny altercations with the ghosts of Mr and Mrs Kerby. The special effects are very impressive in the film and helped sell the comedic scenes. There is one scene where Topper is being carried out by the two ghosts which was particularly funny. The interactions between Topper and his wife are also pretty funny and well-acted. Young was nominated for an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor and, in my opinion, was better than the other nominees I have seen (Bellamy & Mitchell). There were some problems with the film such as the ghosts bringing attention to themselves when it wasn't needed. For example, Mrs Kerry being invisible just to cause shenanigans when it wasn't needed. Another odd aspect of the film was when Topper went to jail and, as a result, his wife made new friends because they thought they were cool now. Overall, a fun film that is well-acted and has some great gags. See more steve d @RT35616104 Jul 23, 2020 It has not aged well. See more Read all reviews

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