Brewster's Millions: A Hidden Gem of Controlled Chaos?

Alright, lemme throw out a theory about 'Brewster's Millions' (1985) – and yeah, I know, it's kinda goofy. But hear me out. I think the brilliance of the movie is in how it carefully controls the seeming chaos of Monty trying to burn through 30 mil. It's not just random slapstick (though there's plenty of that). The structure is actually pretty tight. Think about it: each failed attempt at spending money, each 'bad' investment, escalates the stakes and the absurdity. The political campaign scene? Genius. Hiring the Yankees to lose? Friggin' inspired. It's not just throwing money away; it's structured, escalating comedic failure. And that progression is key to why it works. I think what really sells it is the pacing. John Candy is a comedic force of nature, obviously, but they don't just let him run wild. There's a rhythm to the spending, the reactions from his friends and family, the almost unbearable tension as he gets closer to the deadline and, like, accidentally starts doing good. That scene in the restaurant when he's yelling about the estate lawyer and trying to order every expensive food item... it's all building to a crescendo. They carefully choose the moments to unleash the anarchy, and the moments to reel it back in. It's like a perfectly timed drum solo, not just someone banging on the kit randomly. And Ted Danson! Underrated performance for sure. He plays the conniving Pike so well, you just know he's waiting for Monty to screw up. Like, you know he's gonna betray monty, but you don't know when and the suspense is palpable. I dunno, maybe I'm overthinking a fluffy comedy, but I genuinely think there's a smartness to its construction that often gets overlooked. What do y'all think? Am I off my rocker, or is there something deeper going on in Brewster's Millions than just silly spending sprees?