Review of Fitzwilly (1967) by Michael F — 25 Feb 2010

A delightful Christmas caper showcasing the best of Dick Van Dyke and Barbara Feldon. This is my favorite holiday movie and I wish they would release it on DVD.

This review of Fitzwilly (1967) was written by Michael F on 25 Feb 2010.

Fitzwilly has generally received positive reviews.

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This is a great movie! Dick Van Dyke is at is comedic best in this film and the supporting cast is outstanding…

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By Shaun T (185) on 20 Sep 2007

This movie is an old one but still very good caper movie. Not sure if they should remake this one or not they might fuck it up, hilarious too…

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By Deep D (54) on 20 Jul 2007

One of my favorite films from childhood. Dick Van Dyke and Barbara Feldon make a perfect romantic couple…

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By Roger Ebert (5,190) for Chicago Sun-Times (7,580) on 22 Oct 2004

One of the delights of Fitzwilly is the generally intelligent language in which the characters talk to each other, as if they were educated and witty…

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By Alexis M (154) on 09 Oct 2007

An absolute classic! I love the dictionary idea. Too bad it isn't real for some people. LOL Fitzwilly was very inventive…

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By Mart W (5) on 02 Sep 2018

Formulaic comedy in the Disney mold, a fine cast and rather unusual plot line, not compelling…

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By Greg W (4,011) on 19 Jan 2013

Somewhat innovative but not funny enough to rise above routine…

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By Mark T (909) on 15 Dec 2011

Witty humor and a heart warming story. Great chemistry between Van Dyke and Feldon…

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By Jennifer H (754) on 17 Dec 2009

Not too impressed. This was not some of the better works of Dick Van Dyke. Of course, how can you compare anything to Mary Poppins…

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By Fairie O (66) on 09 Oct 2007

An absolute classic! I love the dictionary idea. Too bad it isn't real for some people. LOL Fitzwilly was very inventive…

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