This movie is fun. It's one of those bad movies with enough good elements in it to make it enjoyable for the length of the film, even as you alternate between watching with a wince and a laugh. First of all, the story is compelling, all on it's own. Yes, it is a melodrama, but melodramas have their charms and this film exploits them all. It is well cast, with a surprisingly good, slimy performance by Robert Vaughn as the conniving Klaus. Nemiah Persoff is also very good as Poppa,providing a bellicose counterpoint to the sneaky Klaus. The rest of the predictable cast gamely grab on to the melodramatic elements of it and hang on for the ride. The polar bear act is a real highlight...watch out for those polar bears if you decide to view this film.
Review of The Big Show
