Review of Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961) by Ben D — 16 Dec 2014

Breakfast at Tiffany's is a wonderfully sweet romantic comedy that holds up nicely. The plot admittedly isn't much. It's just 2 people gradually falling in love doing various everyday things.

Then why is it so good? Well, because of Audrey Hepburn that's why. Her performance is amazing in this film. She completely encompasses the titular Holly Golightly and she is the main driving force behind this movie.

I honestly believe without her, this would have been a horrible borefest. As far as complaints go the only one I have is the character Mr. Yunioshi. It's Mickey Rooney playing an Asian guy with a really stereotypical accent.

It's a product of the times I know, but it doesn't make it any less offensive. Other than that, fantastic film and probably one of the best the genre has to offer.