The Loomis Fargo case itself was laughable (from Velvet Elvis paintings to stuffing cash in cowboy boots), but combine that with a hilarious cast (this was filmed way before the new Ghostbusters, by the way) and quirky director... and you've got a film with high replay value. Some of the jokes are subtle, and the nuances may be missed, but there are plenty of slapstick moments as well. Each character is delightful. The Hess team spends a lot of time on characters - how they talk, specifically - and that really shows through. Yet they're not just caricatures; there's some heart in this, and character development along the way.
