This was an early film from director Forman, who of course went on to have a major Hollywood career. I remember seeing it as a child and loving it, but a recent viewing failed to recapture that feeling and left me wondering what my young self had seen in it - probably a bunch of adults running around, being silly and foolish. It is worthwhile to watch the interview with Forman that came with the DVD, because it casts some light on the subtle, anti-communist humor that occurs throughout the film. Overall it is still a good ensemble piece with a fair amount of chuckles on tap. It is also a good window into what life was like in Czecha in 1967.
Review of The Firemen's Ball
