Two students sleep with a miller’s wife and daughter while rearranging the miller’s furniture. The 1985 team plays this like a silent comedy—think Buster Keaton meets John Waters. The updated audio reveals a subtle theremin melody that underscores the chaos.
: While the framework of Chaucer’s work is present, the film prioritizes explicit vignettes over literal adaptation.
The "Classic Updated" edition offers three major improvements:
: While generally well-managed, some critics find certain segments prolonged or the dialogue a bit "cheesy" by today's standards.