Underrated A&C slapstick. The boys are photographers who get mixed up with bank robbers, ending up in a whirlwind ski run at Sun Valley. It's a darn near perfect mix of Costello prat-falls, big band tunes, and mock theatrics. Note how Lou often plays to the camera, acknowledging our presence in humorous fashion. Plus, it's a great supporting cast of baddies, including a menacing Sheldon Leonard, a sinister Marc Lawrence, and a thuggish Joe Sawyer. And get a load of songstress Ginny Simms-. I'd stamp her name on my fuselage any day. Then there's the sweetly pretty Elyse Knox who, unfortunately, passed away just a short time ago.Happily, the gags fly thick and fast in a script loaded with clever gimmicks, such as the handkerchief trick that's no sure thing as Lou finds out. Plus, there's the ice rink that made me appreciate what an expert athlete Costello is despite his ungainly appearance.Anyway, the material is fresh, the boys are energetic, and the pacing is snappy, making this a top-notch entry in the A&C sweepstakes.

This is another awesome bud Abbott and Lou Costello film and for all the same reasons it has great comedy it has a good story line to it the acting is good in it the actors are good in it everything is good in it so i'm sure that you will not be disappointed with hit the ice. So make sure that you rent or buy hit the ice because it is an awesome bud Abbott and Lou Costello film. and i'm sure that you will have a good time watching it and that you will watch it over and over again. because i still watch it and laugh.overall score ********* out of ********** **** out of *****

Bud and Lou walk into an apparently empty bank: B: "Teller!"L: "I'll tell her, where is she?"B: "Where is who? I said teller"L: "Tell her what?"B: "Tell her nothing. I want a teller" L: "Go ahead and tell her, I don't care!" B: "No, teller in the bank"L: "Tell her in the bank, tell her on the street, tell her anywhere you want, I won't listen" "Hit the Ice" has some very funny verbal exchanges (the aforementioned "teller" routine had me in tears, followed by the "pack the grip" - "unpack the grip" one), and also some absurdist moments (check out the way they enter the mountain cabin). Less successful are Lou's pratfalls in the skating ring (seeing him fall flat on his face is not so funny after the 10th time it happens), and the climactic ski chase suffers from the obviousness of the rear projection. Kids will probably enjoy the slapstick parts more, but I imagine that most adults will prefer the verbal humor. Ginny Simms' songs are forgettable and time-wasting, but at least we get to look at her - she was a remarkably beautiful woman. (**1/2)

Fun Abbott & Costello movie! In this one, they play photographs who get tangled in a bank robbery. Funny scenes like the one where Costello is packing and unpacking. Or the one where they're skiing down the hill. Or even the one on the ice rink. Look also for a small bit by Mantan Moreland. That guy is so funny! On the negative side, there's a bit too much singing in this one. Why turned this into a half-musical when the jokes and pirouettes of our two guys are enough? Out of 100, I gave it 79. That's good for *** on a **** stars rating system.Seen at home, in Welland, on December 6th, 2001.