Review of The Hippopotamus

Unfortunately, the movie is a far cry from the novel it is based on. The novel itself is pure genius. That said, The Hippopotamus is still an entertaining movie. Witty British humor combined with a clever plot, amusing characters top with a superb performance by the leading actor Roger Allam. I highly recommend this movie, but do yourself a favor and read the book, or better yet, listen to the Audiobook narrated by Stephan Fry himself - pure enjoyment. If your intellect is a little above an average movie that does not make a sense if you can understand humor and not just silly jokes, then you'll enjoy this movie.