Edie Adams, Fred MacMurray, Jack Kruschen
This satire about sex and rat race centers on a pushover company man, who lends his apartment to executives for their affairs until he falls for his boss' latest girlfriend.
DVD Release Date: June 19, 2001
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March 17, 2009although im often miffed at how this film can be considered a comedy, im never puzzled by its reputation as a great film. billy wilder's execution of the seemingly limited plotline is masterful and both lemmon and maclaine are perfect in their roles. great romantic classic.
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March 10, 2009Amidst all the unethical and immoral behaviour Lemmon's character shines a light that grows stronger as the movie progresses. Strongly recommended.
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March 1, 2009There may be nothing to say about Jack Lemmon's awesomeness that has not been said, but wow can he carry a movie. The original (and better) Tom Hanks: sincere guy, best intentions but down on his luck and always between a rock and a hard place.
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November 17, 2008One of the fascinating quirks about this movie is the darker-vained comedy than 'Some Like It Hot'To argue beetwen rather misses the point (both of them are excellent and must be seen)--what stands out is how The Apartment has grown in stature as one of the diminutive Hungarian e...( read more)
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September 20, 2008Bud: You're not gonna bring anybody to my apartment.
Sheldrake: I'm not just bringing anybody. I'm bringing Miss Kubelik.
Bud: Especially not Miss Kubelik.
Sheldrake: How's that again?
Bud: No key.
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November 10, 2009This is a very compelling drama with comedic elements that really skewered the loose morals of upper middle class businessmen in the early 60's. It really does a great job at pointing out the cracks in the "good old days" and still works as a very compelling romantic film that ne...( read more)
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November 3, 2009I just don't like the beggining of this movie. I like the rest of the parts though.
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September 20, 2009Billy Wilder's romantic comedy works an all aspects, from narration, character development and plot to direction, acting and script. Jack Lemmon, Shirley MacLaine and Fred MacMurray were awesome. The editing is great as well. A classic American gem not to be missed.
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August 1, 2001
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
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January 24, 2007one of the best love stories ever, without that mushy feeling that love stories tend to have. it's witty, sharp, funny and realistic.
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