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Paris When It Sizzles (Special Edition)
| Release Date | 14 Sep 2009 |
|---|---|
| Director | Richard Quine |
| Creator |
William Holden Audrey Hepburn |
| Actors |
William Holden Audrey Hepburn Gregoire Aslan Evi Marandi Marlene Dietrich |
| Discs | 1 |
| Region | 2 |
Review
Paris When It Sizzles is an unusual screwball comedy to say the least. Whether it works is another matter, but the premise and humour are interesting enough to make it enjoyable. The basic problem with the film is its two stars: William Holden and Audrey Hepburn hardly sizzle with onscreen chemistry, and Hepburn's character, Miss Simpson, falls far too easily into the hands of Holden's drunken screen writer. However, the story is an interesting play on the typical Hollywood romance, with two plot lines running in parallel to each other. Holden's Richard Benson has only two days to finish a script for an enigmatic producer (Noel Coward). Hepburn's Miss Simpson is drafted in as the typist and as the script is dictated it manifests itself on the screen, allowing the two lead characters to play out any number of romantic stories. It's the cameo appearances in the imaginary world that really steal the show, with the blink-and-you'll-miss-it last screen appearance by Marlene Dietrich, as well as Tony Curtis having fun with his own screen persona. It's not one of Hepburn or Holden's best, but is worth a look purely for the interesting slant on the mechanical nature of Hollywood's romances.
On the DVDParis When It Sizzles offers little of any note in regards to special features, with only an extended trailer (which seems to try and sell the film on the merits of the stars alone). The mono soundtrack is nothing special, though the print has cleaned up nicely, offering a 1.78:1 widescreen picture that brings the Technicolor to life. --Nikki Disney
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Not great, but good enough to smile and enjoy
Never have actors worked so hard to save a script from oblivion! The plot is about a movie with a poor plot. Kinda recursive. It's more a stage play than a movie.But, the acting is superb. William Holden is atheletic. Audrey Hepburn just uses her eyes better than most actors can act their entire bodies. Bit, it is Tony Curtis who steals the show, playing a badly-acting Tony Curtis. I'd watch it again just to see him doing his method acting with two chairs and a pair of gloves. Almost made me cry!
Audrey Hepburn
So happy to receive this CD which was lost so long ago from my collection. Now its complete I played it again and enjoyed it just as much as first time around - although favourite is Roman Holiday.
Tedious in the extreme
The only good thing about this film is Hepburn's luminous beauty, perfectly showcased in Givenchy dresses. Otherwise it's lame, boring, and dull, dull, dull. What a waste of two great actors.
Paris when it sizzles
As this was a present for a friend I personally did not watch this film, but my friend said it was a great film and enjoyed it very much.
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This film sizzles. Many criticise the chemistry but this is not a love at first sight film this is a winning of a girl's heart from a younger more handsome man.Full of charm and craft and more humour than any other Hepburn film.
My wife and I simply fell in love with this story and it is now our favourite Audrey Hepburn film and it shares alot of similarities with our second favourite Roman Holiday. William Holden is not as good as Gregory Peck, but then again very few can match him. I felt that some of the lack of charm in the performance seemed to reflect the character; a cynical, heavy drinking 'hack' who finds a new passion for his work and life.