Walk, Don't Run

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Walk, Don't Run

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Walk, Don't Run

Ben Astar, Cary Grant, George Takei, Jim Hutton, John Standing

This extraordinarily sweet--but thankfully not sappy--film proves once and for all that Cary Grant was devastating, period. Young, mature, or in his golden years. The reason Ian Fleming modeled James ...( read more  read more... )Bond after Grant is startlingly clear. Grant was 62 when this film, set during the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, was made. Grant plays Sir William Rutland, who is caught in the crowded rush--without a place to stay. He finds himself subletting an apartment along with Christine Easton (Samantha Eggar), who's in town to be near her fiancé, a British diplomat. Also sharing their tight quarters is Olympic competitor Steve Davis (Jim Hutton), who's evasive about his sport. Soon Sir William, a distinguished businessman, finds himself playing Cupid to his young housemates.

The movie is a comedy of clever words, of misunderstandings, and, surprisingly, of physical humor. Grant, stripping down to boxers and a T-shirt, takes to the Tokyo streets, participating in "the event" to the incredulity of those around him and to the amusement of the audience. It's a priceless and very funny scene--and the film is full of such joys. Grant lived another 20 years, but this was his final film and a fine cheerio it is indeed. --N.F. Mendoza

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  • flowersneverfades89
    September 3, 2009
    flowersneverfades89
    my 2nd fav classic <3
  • haroldchasen
    August 12, 2009
    haroldchasen
    Cary Grant's last film. It's kind of cutesy but worth seeing if you are a Grant fan.
  • manishboy
    May 1, 2009
    manishboy
    It said that when asked why he quit making movies, Cary Grant said that he though he was too old to be the leading man and that his fans wouldn't accet anything else. I think it's too bad because I believe he would have delivered his best acting had he continued. Perhaps he avoid...( read more)ed being exploited however. I found myself wanting more from Cary Grant following his real life exploits through the tabloids until his death in 1986 at age 82. But, it's better to appreciate what was than regret what was not. Cary Grant was great and a true gift to cinema.
  • GeorgeBailey88
    December 8, 2008
    GeorgeBailey88
    This wasn't the highest note a star like Cary Grant could go out on but it does him justice. The story is corny and somewhat un-engaging. This isn't because of Jim Hutton or Samantha Eggar, they were fine. Grant is in fact the only reason to watch this though.
  • undeadfeature
    September 9, 2008
    undeadfeature
    Cary Grant's last film is witty and satisfying. This is definately not a plot driven movie, as story development is in sparse chunks here and there and then packed into the end. That's okay. It relied on its well timed gags and chemistry between Eggar and Grant. Which reminds me,...( read more) I must thank this movie's casting department for introducing me to Samantha Eggar.
  • fivesecondrule
    October 26, 2007
    fivesecondrule
    One of my favorite movies of all time! And of of the best Cary Grant movies, simply perfect in all!
  • sneezer07
    August 10, 2007
    sneezer07
    one of the few cary grant movies i haven't seen.
  • KimPierce1
    July 25, 2007
    KimPierce1
    You can't talk about this movie without talking about Cary Grant and he was as always brilliant. I though Jim Hutton gave one of his best performances, he really played off of Grant well. There comedic timing seemed to meld. While not up to the par of Grant's earlier work, still ...( read more)a fun, cute film to watch.
  • johnneyboy012000
    July 23, 2007
    johnneyboy012000
    It's hard to believe this was Grant's last film, how could he retire from giving us performances this good? As for the film itself, it really still is fun after all these years.
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