TedMichaelMor One morning the world changes for Quackser Fortune. There is no horse manure in what must be one the greatest moments in cinema, at least, for me. I know that sounds juvenile or audacious, but many of us have had a moment when our lives change forever. This film is at once a droll, benevolent, and playful movie that is on my top 100 list. I would love to see it again.When I saw it, I had no idea who Gene Wilder or Margot Kidder were. They came as fresh with no echoes of preceding roles. With the location shooting in Ireland, they seemed utterly alive for me. Zazel and Quackster somehow become a couple with an intimacy that invites us into their shared special moment.This is a splendidly crafted film that fulfills a promise often suggested by easy cinematic clichés but rarely realized as it is in the movie. It is on my top 100 list. .

erinaugh I saw this particular movie in a Dublin theatre way back in the early 1970's and I found it to be a very memorable film about a working class lad who couldn't bring himself to follow in his father's footsteps and work in the factory punching a clock. When his livelihood dries up with the retirement of horse drawn wagons, he attempts to go to the factory but ends up making his own way in the end. Ah, yes, there is a love interest as well, which keeps the story interesting. Not many movies stick with me so that's saying something for me. It was the first time I noticed Gene Wilder in a film (though I'm sure I saw him in Bonnie and Clyde) and I thought he was very good - and genuine. His success doesn't surprise me. It's an "off the beaten path" kind of movie in a way - but not in the wild and crazy sense. And I would recommend it if you can find a copy somewhere.

rusti2112 It has been over 30 years since I came across this almost perfect tribute to freedom,love and magic! This movie had a profound impact on my young life. All movie creator's could learn a great deal about how to tell a story at the same time actors are providing dialog...The images that are cast behind the characters and plot clearly create a lot more of a story than is being understood by other contributers? This is Wilders greatest achievement as a work of "art". Tightly wrapped tale on par with apt.0! This flick deserves to be understood as a statement of innocence vs. intelligence, the "happy ending" representing that both are fleeting. More of a movie then is credited for, symbolism is profound. Best seen alone.

smatysia An odd little film. A romantic comedy, I suppose, but the comedy is more whimsy than anything else. Good job on the accent by Gene Wilder. And Margot Kidder was so beautiful then. She and Wilder both turn in good erformances, and the photography of Dublin is fairly interesting. I found the film slow and not terribly interesting. Recommended only to fans of the two principals.