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Movie critics combined give Day at the Races, A (1937) a score of 2.9150 out of 4
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Day at the Races, A (1937) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for eFilmCritic.com (--)eFilmCritic.com (--)
The film is hampered somewhat by some rather dull musical numbers, but the Brothers triumph over these minor problems and walk away with the film. ...read the complete Day at the Races movie review at eFilmCritic.com (--)
Day at the Races, A (1937) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Don Ignacio's Movie Reviews (Michael Lawrence)Don Ignacio's Movie Reviews (Michael Lawrence)
An extremely funny comedy that certainly exceeds today's standard; a highlight of all Marx Brother's flicks. ...read the complete Day at the Races movie review at Don Ignacio's Movie Reviews (Michael Lawrence)
Day at the Races, A (1937) scores a combined 3.75 out of 4 stars for DVD Verdict (Dan Mancini)DVD Verdict (Dan Mancini)
A Day at the Races-along with A Night at the Opera-represents the Marx Brothers' finest work for MGM, and this DVD treats it with the respect it deserves. ...read the complete Day at the Races movie review at DVD Verdict (Dan Mancini)
Day at the Races, A (1937) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for filmcritic.com (Christopher Null)filmcritic.com (Christopher Null)
The Marx brothers are on top of their game here with a horse-race oriented gagfest (Groucho is a veterinarian mistaken for a human doctor)... at least when the film isn't detoured into an extended musical ballet number or endless sing-song bit. Maureen O' ...read the complete Day at the Races movie review at filmcritic.com (Christopher Null)
Day at the Races, A (1937) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for DVD Talk (John Sinnott)DVD Talk (John Sinnott)
All three brothers are in top form in this picture. ...read the complete Day at the Races movie review at DVD Talk (John Sinnott)
Day at the Races, A (1937) scores a combined 3.46 out of 4 stars for Crazy for CinemaCrazy for Cinema
A DAY AT THE RACES is at its' best when [The Marx Brothers] are onscreen together, losing energy and pace when the story focuses on the supporting cast. ...read the complete Day at the Races movie review at Crazy for Cinema
Day at the Races, A (1937) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for filmcritic.comfilmcritic.com
Maureen O'Sullivan's appearance is a bit expendable, but the bits the brothers schtick through are often just priceless. One of the Marx brothers' best. ...read the complete Day at the Races movie review at filmcritic.com
Day at the Races, A (1937) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for Guardian/ObserverGuardian/Observer
The Marx siblings turn a hypochondriacs' sanitorium upside down, before turning up a barrel-load of laughs at the track. One of the best. ...read the complete Day at the Races movie review at Guardian/Observer
Day at the Races, A (1937) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for digitallyOBSESSED.com (Jon Danziger)digitallyOBSESSED.com (Jon Danziger)
...it's well worth tolerating just a modicum of unfortunate moments to enjoy the film, which climaxes in the inevitable horserace. Seabiscuit obsessives may want to have a look at this, as well, for these sequences were shot on location at Santa Anita, pe ...read the complete Day at the Races movie review at digitallyOBSESSED.com (Jon Danziger)
Day at the Races, A (1937) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for BBC FilmsBBC Films
...it's difficult to resist the brothers' bonkers charm. ...read the complete Day at the Races movie review at BBC Films
Day at the Races, A (1937) scores a combined 2.75 out of 4 stars for Channel 4 Film (--)Channel 4 Film (--)
It doesn't quite scale the dizzy heights of its predecessor but it's still chock-full of inspired one-liners and clowning. ...read the complete Day at the Races movie review at Channel 4 Film (--)
Day at the Races, A (1937) scores a combined 2.50 out of 4 stars for DVD MovieGuideDVD MovieGuide
The flick could use some judicious editing as well as the loss of some tedious musical and romantic moments. Nonetheless, it offers enough fun moments to make it generally satisfying. ...read the complete Day at the Races movie review at DVD MovieGuide
Day at the Races, A (1937) scores a combined 2.43 out of 4 stars for Ozus' World Movie Reviews (Dennis Schwartz)Ozus' World Movie Reviews (Dennis Schwartz)
"A winner at the box office." ...read the complete Day at the Races movie review at Ozus' World Movie Reviews (Dennis Schwartz)
Day at the Races, A (1937) scores a combined 1.75 out of 4 stars for Daniel Thomas reviewDaniel Thomas review
You have to battle the disappointment at the missed opportunities with the sadness that this is really the beginning of the end. Then you tell yourself to snap out of it and enjoy the good moments as they come. ...read the complete Day at the Races movie review at Daniel Thomas review
Day at the Races, A (1937) scores a combined 1.00 out of 4 stars for JackassCritics.com (Tom Blain)JackassCritics.com (Tom Blain)
A Day at the Races seems a little ill conceived and a little forced by the studios trying to cash in off their last big success. ...read the complete Day at the Races movie review at JackassCritics.com (Tom Blain)
Day at the Races, A (1937) scores a combined 1.00 out of 4 stars for Film Freak CentralFilm Freak Central
...the Marx Bros.' A Day at the Races is something of a slog. ...read the complete Day at the Races movie review at Film Freak Central
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Day at the Races, A (1937) is ranked overall as out of 4 stars
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Day at the Races, A (1937) is ranked overall as out of 4 stars
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