One of two of the most over-rated “comedies” in movie history. The concept of two guys in drag is not enough to carry this overlong one-joke film. It’s companion is the supremely unfunny “Bringing Up Baby.” These turkeys may have…
Jan 26, 2024kerygmatic rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
This 1959 black and white film directed by the much honored Billy Wilder is very sexist. If one can get beyond this, then it is very fun to watch. It deals playfully with gender identity issues that few films of its time did. Although…
Jan 17, 2023GraciesPal rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
JACK LEMON STEALS THE SHOW! I feel protective of Marilyn and hate it that her role was so stupid that she was taken advantage of. Tony Curtis was no Cary Grant. Gorilla fur was used in Marilyn’s coat for the train station scene; how…
Oct 07, 2022manoletters rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Simply brilliant; great story, acting and dialogue. If only we could return to intelligent comedies such as this instead of wallowing in a sea of drab and tasteless mediocrity. You hearing me Judd Apatow?
Sep 02, 2022FloraWest rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
One of my favorite things about Billy Wilder, and there's a lot to like, is his excellent casting of even the smallest roles. So many entertaining people in one movie and one of the best final lines in a film.
May 10, 2022The_Most_Casual_Observer rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
One of Billy Wilder’s most complex stories, there are a half dozen different narratives woven together in the classic comedy and they all become more frantic as the film advances, until a neat little punchline concludes everything at once.…
Mar 05, 2022SF_READER rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
32nd Academy Awards (1960)
Winner:
Best Costume Design, black and white
Nominations:
Best Director
Best Actor: Jack Lemmon
Best Screenplay Based on Material from
Another Medium
Best Art Direction , black and white
Best…
Feb 28, 2022VitoArch rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Good funny flick with lots of good innuendo and funny lines. Marilyn is superb, and Lemon and Curtis manage to pull off difficult roles, remaining funny and not coming across as pretentious. What I don’t like is that this film is too long,…
Nov 25, 2019iloveseaotters rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I absolutely LOVE this movie! I would rank it in my top 10. I love the performances of Jack Lemon and Tony Curtis and of course Marilyn Monroe is perfect for the role of Sugar. This was filmed at my favorite hotel, The Hotel Del in…
Mar 30, 2019tuckerclan rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Funny movie about two guys evading the mob. I've always thought Jack Lemmon was the best actor in this type of role. He has a comedic genius that is just too smooth. Tony Curtis plays the suave male perfectly and Marilyn Monroe just looks…
Sep 01, 2018readatyeg rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
One of the funniest movies of all time both witty and situational.
If you love this writer and director team as I do, check out an earlier movie of theirs, Cactus Flower which is marvelous too. Enjoy!
May 22, 2018donkeyhote rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Very good, funny, entertaining movie with 3 top stars: Marylin Monroe, Tony Curtis (the American Prince) and Jack Lemmon. Nothing to do with any Trans-Odd-Queer stuff, just entertainment, and a good one.
When it comes to Hollywood movies about male sexual orientation and (cringe) cross-dressing - I'm sure glad to say that 1959's "Some Like It Hot" wasn't one where the men "crossing over" ever believed themselves to be really women trapped…
Apr 03, 2018akirakato rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Directed by Billy Wilder in 1959 based on a screenplay by Billy Wilder and Michael Logan from the French film "Fanfare of Love", this American romantic comedy shows the escape attempt of two musicians who dress in drag in order to escape…
Apr 03, 2018mr_chocolate rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
One of the best comedy movies out there! This movie ranks along with another very funny Marilyn Monroe film, the 1955, Seven Year Itch, with Tom Ewell. Marilyn is often overlooked for her comedic timing and acting skills.
Mar 16, 2017HYDEPARKBOOKLOVER rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
A very funny screwball type of comedy. Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon give very goof performances. But the scene still award would've had to go to Joe E Brown for his role as Osgood Fielding III who gave one of the best lines ever " Well…
Apr 17, 2016ThomasJWhiting rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
VERY GOOD 1959 romantic musical comedy. Fun to see Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon playing ladies in an all woman band. And Marilyn Monroe does a good job acting, etc.
May 21, 2015TwilightBlue rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
(Favourite movie quote) - "Well, nobody's perfect!"
Released in 1959 - Some Like It Hot is a classic, "Screwball" comedy that was masterfully directed by legendary film-maker, Billy Wilder.
This wild and wacky film tells the tale of…
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