Review by alexanderdavies-99382

It's got to be said that Wheeler and Woolsey are an acquired taste! Popular during the 30s, their brand of humour hasn't dated very well. I can see the camaraderie between the team but they aren't necessarily likeable. "The Nitwits" film is a typical example of this. The story is occasionally enlivened by a few good gags, effective cinematography and a fast-moving climax where everything is used - including the kitchen sink, literally! Murder is afoot and our hapless heroes are unwittingly caught up in it - naturally. But the slow pace, lack of background music and the film being restricted to a few sets are considerable handicaps. A running time of 81 minutes is too long for me. 60 to 65 minutes is plenty.