It is not what you'd call sophisticated comedy, and if you like plots and storylines in your films then it is probably not for you.
But in less than 90 minutes Top Secret manages to poke fun at everything from world wars to male ballerinas, without ever letting an opportunity for a joke go by.
It might just be the silliest film ever made but is it one of the best? Ant Timpson thinks so and he spoke to Sunrise.