I enjoy this movie


I enjoy it because both Peck and Bacall are stepping out of their usual character types and there's a real chemistry between them.

The humor can be a little strained at times but I do laugh sometimes during the scenes which is more than I can say about most of the "comedies" of today.

Also, the movie is visually beautiful but why wouldn't it be with Vincent Minelli directing.



This positively infantile preoccupation with bosoms!Terry-Thomas about US 1963.Hasnt changed much!

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Yes, it's a good one. I just read how Stewart/Kelly were the original Mike/Marilla and, although it may just because it's the way it actually turned out, and that it turned out to be a good, funny film, but I can't see anyone but Peck/Bacall in these parts. Near perfection. Also, I'm not one to get all wound up about May/December casting (I do seem to like my "slashes" today), I think the smaller age gap between Peck and Bacall helps, but that's just a hunch.

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