A quirky film, full of fun and silliness "swinging 60's" style! It has a Benny Hill meets Austin Powers sort of feel to it.
As a fan of Ms. Tushingham I'll admit that my feelings are a little biased, but she is definately the glue here. Though the rest of the cast does a fine...( read more)
Donal Donnelly, Michael Crawford, Ray Brooks, Rita Tushingham, William Dexter
Fresh from the playfully exuberant A Hard Day's Night (1964), director Richard Lester applies the same acrobatic, tongue-in-cheek style to this delightfully frivolous take on swinging London and the s...( read more
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July 11, 2007
A group of young adults learn about love, life and fun in Black & White 1965 London. Tolen is a womanizer. Rita Tushingham is a woman. We also have good Colin and Tom. The dialogue is snappy and wild, often interjected with comments on the side by random citizens. The scenes wher...( read more)
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November 12, 2008
Very much a product of it's time, which is probably why I found it produced smiles rather than full on laughs. That being said it still manages to be rather charming and enjoyable. Richard Lester does a good job directing, continuing the style of "A Hard Day's Night". Rita Tushin...( read more)
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March 11, 2008
Comédie très drôle et très fine avec en toile de fond le swingin london (et john barry à la musique!) , réalisé par richard lester, le montage et la forme sont originales.
ce film a gagné la palme d'or, et c'est vraiment pas sans raison, à voir absolument pour tous les cinéphiles -
November 7, 2007
I adore this film, with its silly British humour. The scene that does it for me is the trio travelling on this brass bed around London, for the 'un-educated' one who wants to get more ladies.
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April 30, 2007
Very strange movie, about one man trying to get laid. The best part is when the three main characters go in search of the perfect bed, and when they find it, they ride the bed through the streets of London!
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