Spaulding, the name a nod to that of Groucho Marx in "Animal Crackers," is played by big, beak-profiled Sid Haig, whose manic, gonzo presence enlivened many a cheap drive-in flick.
As you’d expect, he pushes the boundaries in every frame, occasionally going too far, as is the case with Gyllenhaal’s shameless overacting in a get up – topped by a pith helmet – that recalls Groucho Marx in “Animal Crackers.”
Al Alexander/For The Patriot Ledger, Al Alexander, For The Patriot Ledger•The Patriot Ledger•Jun 30, 2017