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• Mike S

  
  Blazing into the senses like a hurricane of film-making joy, Billy Wilder's <i>Some Like It Hot</i> is the magic that appears when the right cast meets the right script meets the right director at the right time. As if the universe suddenly decided to take… More
  Blazing into the senses like a hurricane of film-making joy, Billy Wilder's <i>Some Like It Hot</i> is the magic that appears when the right cast meets the right script meets the right director at the right time. As if the universe suddenly decided to take Murphy's Law out of the equation, replacing him with his cousin Chaos Theory as a substitute for the job. Only, instead of raining on the parade, said relative happened to be in a phenomenally good mood, aligning all what could be aligned in favor of Wilder's brainchild. Oh yes, this film is quite the little miracle. Brisk and bananas from the get-go, this is a highly energized comedy rush that hits the ground running. Comparable to releasing a couple of gerbils from their cage, who have been drinking excessive amounts of Red Bull all morning and are now dying to make the most of their freedom. Except, they're not gerbils, but two dame-crazy musicians named Joe and Jerry. Kinetically played by Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon (the latter of which drew my memory towards Jim Carrey in his prime), their outlandish adventure begins with quite the nasty bit of business, as they become the witnesses of a gangland massacre by notorious mob boss Spats Columbo. A carnage which is actually founded in a real-life incident involving Al Capone and two rivaling criminal gangs in 1929 Chicago. Feeling the heat and not keen on moving to a permanent address six feet under, they grab the only wise option available (read: escape plan) and join up with an all-female band on their way to a gig in Florida. There's just one little catch: the band is expecting two gals and thus they have no choice but to cross-dress as the fictitious broads Josephine and Daphne. An incognito undertaking which sees further complications when they both are smitten by the spellbinding charms of the voluptuously sexy (and self-admittedly not-too-bright) Sugar Kane Kowalczyk, an ukulele player and hot little number played by Marilyn Monroe. And really, who can blame them for braving the risks of becoming diabetic. A classic bombshell if there ever were one. Well arrived in the Sunshine State, troubles heap up to even greater extents, as the hotel where the band is staying is later used as a rendezvous point by Spats and other crime lords. To make matters worse (if not to say more hilarious), Jerry has become subject to the flirty advances of Osgood Fielding III, a love-struck old millionaire, who despite Jerry's best efforts is completely oblivious to his rejections. Even at the very end when Jerry exposes himself as a man, the delightfully hopeless Osgood simply responds by saying "nobody's perfect". You also gotta give credit to a screenplay that produces laughs aplenty, without ever resorting to profanity or the type of vulgar humor that has become the norm on the modern comedy scene (albeit that has its charms too within the right context). Younger generations may find it hard to believe that there even was such a time, but surely we would never have had gems like <i>Tootsie</i> and <i>Mrs. Doubtfire</i> if this film hadn't set the pace. A side-splitting, kooky and wildly entertaining classic, whose long-enduring status as a masterwork of comedy, I can now cheerfully get behind. So spin that bass and let the good times roll, for this movie is a diamond and as we all very well know, diamonds are worth their weight in gold. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mikes-Movie-Reviews/281824101875153?ref=hl

• Carlos M

  
  If this is the funniest film ever made I really cannot say, but it is certainly a hilarious and extremely delightful comedy. The flawless script is filled with priceless lines and witty dialogue, with the three main actors absolutely fantastic in their roles.

• Jens S

  
  One of the great classics of comedy film with huge impact on many decades of films and funny shows. The story of the two musicians dressing up as girls to escape from the mob is well known, but it's a film you can rewatch many times and still enjoy for its jokes and a cast that… More
  One of the great classics of comedy film with huge impact on many decades of films and funny shows. The story of the two musicians dressing up as girls to escape from the mob is well known, but it's a film you can rewatch many times and still enjoy for its jokes and a cast that obviously had fun (or hid the rumored troubles on set really well). Monroe never did much for me but to see Curtis and Lemmon argue and backstab each other is a pleasure to behold. Billy Wilder's flawless directing perfects the all around enjoyable and unforgettable ride.

• xGary X

  
  A pair of musicians witness a mob execution and so go into hiding disguised as women in an all girl band in Florida. Billy Wilder made his name making a variety of black hearted satires, but here we find him at his least cynical. It's one of those types of film they just… More
  A pair of musicians witness a mob execution and so go into hiding disguised as women in an all girl band in Florida. Billy Wilder made his name making a variety of black hearted satires, but here we find him at his least cynical. It's one of those types of film they just don't make any more as the brilliant double act of womanising cad Curtis and sidekick Lemmon see how the other half live. Their bickering and banter obviously owes a lot to Hope and Crosby and the gender swap is done with real subtlety and sophistication making for a host of hilarious one-liners that come so thick and fast it's easy to miss some of them first time around. Marilyn Monroe was never more appealingly vulnerable, Lemmon shows his mastery of comic timing and Curtis spends much of the film doing a hilarious Cary Grant impersonation as he learns to be a better man without the usual Hollywood schamltz and manipulation. The blend of slapstick and witty dialogue is judged to perfection making Some Like It Hot one of those rare timeless classics that all film fans should see.

• Daniel P

  
  As engrossing as provocative as Billy Wilder gets, and a film that features outstanding acting by Tony Curtis - who effectively plays three characters - and Jack Lemmon, who completely loses himself in the role of Daphne. Even Marilyn Monroe looks like she had talent in this one -… More
  As engrossing as provocative as Billy Wilder gets, and a film that features outstanding acting by Tony Curtis - who effectively plays three characters - and Jack Lemmon, who completely loses himself in the role of Daphne. Even Marilyn Monroe looks like she had talent in this one - it's that good. Spellbinding, edgy film making that's funny, and sexy, and intriguing all in one, which is no easy task. Every time I watch a Wilder movie, I'm more sure. Best. Director. Ever.

• Raymond W

  
  A genius comedy that features a great script, and brilliant acting by Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon, Some Like It Hot will have you boiling over with laughter.

• Jim C

  
  Some Like It Hot is the greatest comedy ever made. It was genius, no cheap laugh, no bad story, and best of all the actors were fantastic. This is a all time classic, this movie should be watched by everyone, and loved by everyone.

• Alexander D

  
  Fantastic

• Fernando Rafael Q

  
  Some Like it Hot is just... fun. An incredibly enjoyable, sexy, funny film. The cinematography, especially in the opening scenes is eye-popping. The cast is impressive, with a genius performance by Jack Lemmon.

• Candy R

  
  Classic 1920s comedy. Brilliant movie about two men who witness a crime and go on the run by joining an all girl band. Excellent cast.

• Spencer S

  
  One of the greatest comedies of our time, the cast is phenomenal! Monroe, sultry as a purring cat, and the teaming of Lemmon and Curtis riles the senses. Even today inspiration from this groundbreaking comedy seeps into the mainstream almost every day. The rest cannot compete though.… More
  One of the greatest comedies of our time, the cast is phenomenal! Monroe, sultry as a purring cat, and the teaming of Lemmon and Curtis riles the senses. Even today inspiration from this groundbreaking comedy seeps into the mainstream almost every day. The rest cannot compete though. Some Like it Hot cannot be duplicated in the least,

• AJ V

  
  You can't talk about fifties films without mentioning this movie, it's a classic now. This movie is hilarious and has a great cast. I highly recommend this movie.

• Saskia D

  
  Josephine and Daphne annoyed the crap out of me, not my cup of tea. I wish Monroe wouldn't play such a twat. Name me one movie where she's not playing one..

• Conner R

  
  It's not as good as people make it out to be, it's better. Not only is this a great comedy without cheap laughs, it's also a beautiful love story and commentary on pre-depression society. Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis don't play over the top and hammy crossdressers,… More
  It's not as good as people make it out to be, it's better. Not only is this a great comedy without cheap laughs, it's also a beautiful love story and commentary on pre-depression society. Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis don't play over the top and hammy crossdressers, they're pretty contained and believable for the most part. What I also like is that this is in no way an anti-gay movie of any kind, if anything it promotes unconditional love. There's little touches that also make this so memorable and fun, including Tony Curtis' over the top Cary Grant impression and Jack Lemmon's crazy facial expressions (along with him getting too into character). Marilyn Monroe also puts in an adorable performance like she always did (regardless of how Billy Wilder felt). This is a movie that never loses its touch and never fails to impress. It's a classic in the truest sense.

• Alexis N

  
  .this is by far and away my most favorite movie. the humor in it is still relevant today.. probably because it was ahead of its time back then. i promise it's funny!

• Cindy I

  
  Probably the dirtiest movie to come out of 1950's Hollywood, and possibly the funniest. Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon play a couple of musicians who dress as women and join an all-girl band to hide from gangsters on their tail. Jack Lemmon is a scream, and the last line of the film… More
  Probably the dirtiest movie to come out of 1950's Hollywood, and possibly the funniest. Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon play a couple of musicians who dress as women and join an all-girl band to hide from gangsters on their tail. Jack Lemmon is a scream, and the last line of the film is a classic.

• Veronique K

  
  "some like it hot" is no doubt a foundamental classic. letting alone the incredible marilyn monroe, naughty tony curtis and talented jack lemmon, of course genius billy wilder, the gender issue is truly the most interesting part of the movie. it features the most positive… More
  "some like it hot" is no doubt a foundamental classic. letting alone the incredible marilyn monroe, naughty tony curtis and talented jack lemmon, of course genius billy wilder, the gender issue is truly the most interesting part of the movie. it features the most positive cinematic comment on homosexuality: NO BODY IS PERFECT.(the last line of the movie) two men are forced to transvestitism by circumstance: one struggles to keep his manhood by his romantic conquest of THE BOMBSHELL; the other gradually gets assimilated into the gender he pretends to be. judith butler brings out the idea of gender performativity: you become what you perform to be, and genders are construed by performances, not your innate nature, for example, in sabrina, humprey bogart pretends he loves audrey hepburn in the beginning to keep her from ruing his million-dollar deal by mixing up with his brother, but gradually bogart becomes what he pretends be: the man in love with audrey. the interpretation of curtis' character could be suppressed lesbianism: he cannot openly pursue marilyn monroe as a man (his own gender), he's trapped by the gender of "josephine," he has to hide and sneak and cheat for the object of his or "her" desire like some closet lesbian. lemmon has to continue telling himself he's a girl during the primary stage of his impersonation as a woman. lemmon does react like a man when the ravishing marilyn monroe crawls over his side (she thinks he's "daphne"), he gets so titilated that he cannot breathe well (so he has a positive straight side, or why so cuckoo over monroe)...later when curtis compels him to accept the pursuit of an elder millionaire, he becomes genuinely involved and swooned by the millionaire, dreaming how nice it is to marry him...and by disgusing as a millionaire, curtis also becomes honorable and committed as a digified millionaire is by giving away "daphne's" diamond bracelet to marilyn monroe. billy wilder is playing you a big joke: you're what you perform to be and everyone could just go GAY all of a sudden, so what, NO BODY'S PERFECT.

• Aaron N

  
  Jerry: Have I got things to tell you! Joe: What happened? Jerry: I'm engaged. Joe: Congratulations. Who's the lucky girl? Jerry: I am! A very good screwball comedy that balances its gender bending premise with a lot of great one-liners, witty banter, physical comedy, and… More
  Jerry: Have I got things to tell you! Joe: What happened? Jerry: I'm engaged. Joe: Congratulations. Who's the lucky girl? Jerry: I am! A very good screwball comedy that balances its gender bending premise with a lot of great one-liners, witty banter, physical comedy, and plenty of sex appeal in the form of Marilyn Monroe. Frequently funny and holds up great. Two struggling musicians (Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon) witness the St. Valentine's Day Massacre and try to find a way out of the city before they are found and killed by the mob. The only job that will pay their way is an all girl band so the two dress up as women. In addition to hiding, each has his own problems; One falls for another band member (Marilyn Monroe) but can't tell her his gender, and the other has a rich suitor (Joe E. Brown) who will not take "No," for an answer. Joe: But, you're not a girl! You're a guy, and, why would a guy wanna marry a guy? Jerry: Security! All three leads accomplish exactly what they need to. Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon make a great team, with both having a lot of fun with their cross dressing acts. Curtis also gets the chance to essentially make fun of Cary Grant for a good chunk of the film, once he stars posing as an English millionaire. Meanwhile, Lemmon has a ball playing his female side as a quick witted snark, with his fun laugh to tag most of his scenes. Then you have Monroe, who may not have been the greatest actress, but certainly knows how to shoot out the one-liners when needed and put on a good song and dance. The presence of Billy Wilder's witty screenplay is certainly here as per usual for his films. The aforementioned one-liners come up frequently, but just the way he has this film play itself out is quite clever. There is an undercurrent of darkness, involving these men being on the run from the mob, which is balanced well with the breezy pace for this film. Basically, the movie is very well made in terms of its story, and keeping up the comedy. A great film through and through. Joe: There's another problem. Jerry: Like what? Joe: Like, what are you gonna do on your honeymoon? Jerry: We've been discussing that. He wants to go to the Riviera but I kinda lean towards Niagara Falls.

• Thomas B

  
  The original, and possibly the best, screwball comedy. Full review later.

• Tim S

  
  Terribly outdated and not all that funny.

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