The Mouse on the Moon
(1963)
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A tiny country persuades the Americans and Soviets that they're starting a space program, when they really just want some money for new plumbing. |
The combination of a witty Michael Pertwee script, the exuberant direction of Richard Lester and the unique talents of Margaret Rutherford would normally have been enough to guarantee comic gold. But, perhaps because Peter Sellers in a triple role was a hard act to follow, this sequel to The Mouse That Roared never really gets off the ground — a not inconsiderable handicap since its topic is the space race. Once again the tiny duchy of Grand Fenwick takes on the superpowers, this time using a rocket fuelled by the local wine. Fitfully amusing, it wastes a rather splendid supporting cast.