Directed by:
Billy WilderCinematography:
Charles LangComposer:
Adolph DeutschCast:
Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis, Jack Lemmon, George Raft, Pat O'Brien, Joe E. Brown, Nehemiah Persoff, Joan Shawlee, Billy Gray, George E. Stone, Dave Barry (more)VOD (4)
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In February 1929, unemployed musicians Joe (Tony Curtis) and Jerry (Jack Lemmon) go on the run after witnessing the St Valentine's Day Massacre. Pursued by gangsters led by the ruthless Spats Colombo (George Raft), the duo are forced to disguise themselves as women and join Sweet Sue (Joan Shawlee)'s all-girl band on the next train to Florida. Joe falls for Sugar Kane (Marilyn Monroe), the band's singer, while Jerry finds himself pursued enthusiastically by millionaire Osgood Fielding III (Joe E. Brown). Comic complications ensue. (Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM))
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This legendary comedy, directed by Billy Wilder, still retains its wit and humour after half a century. The perfect performances of the main "male" duo Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon are complemented by the great Marilyn Monroe, who was really pretty. Lots of verbal innuendos, funny moments, catchy music, interesting supporting characters (Osgood), what more could you ask for. In short, "nobody's perfect", but this classic is in many ways the true equivalent of the word perfection.
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A legendary comedy that needs no introduction, as it represents one of the cornerstones of pop culture. It's an exemplary combination of a quality script, a stellar cast, and experienced direction. Overall impression: 90%. My favorite scenes are the ones involving the gangsters arriving at the hotel and the boss's speech to his minions, where he emphasizes that it has been exactly ten years since he was elected to lead this assembly.
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My third film encounter with Billy Wilder unfortunately clashed with my next movie film encounter with Marilyn Monroe, whom I will probably never truly like. Apart from the fact that I don't like her, she's always struck me as terribly simple... And this time, thanks to the role of the naive nanny, it was perhaps the worst ever. To mess up a comedy that looked so promising... now that is a must see. Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis are good, but once the latter started getting close to the "divine" MM, the jokes went away and I almost had nothing to laugh at. Three and a half.
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I’m not too big on crossdressing, but I do understand that when someone’s life is at stake (especially your own), you need to do whatever it takes. Sax and Bass sold me their fight for their lives really well. The film is professionally made, yet there was a good dose of naivety, which was something I had to appreciate. And most importantly - it was hilarious.
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I don't know why I avoided this movie for so long, when I've already seen the story as a theatrical adaptation. It's a great comedy that just doesn't stop and keeps going. Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon are excellent, but Marilyn is truly the beautiful decoration that suits her immensely. A gorgeous woman and perhaps the most beautiful here.
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