Review of Houseboat (1958) by Tina S — 25 Feb 2010

Cute chick flick. Cary has a chemistry with Sophia.

This review of Houseboat (1958) was written by Tina S on 25 Feb 2010.

Houseboat has generally received positive reviews.

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By Miriam S (104) on 30 May 2008

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By Donna R (72) on 16 Sep 2008

Sophia sizzles and wins over Grant and his kids…

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By Nimmi F (2) on 23 Dec 2007

The lead stars are made for each other…

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By Linda S (229) on 17 Jul 2008

Brilliant love comedy! Cary Grant and Sophia Loren have chemistry! It is adorable…

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By James H (4,675) on 05 Mar 2010

63/100. Considering the stature of the two leading stars, it is a bit of a disappointment…

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By Benjamin W (694) on 30 Dec 2007

Pretty good Cary Grant film, but it still felt kind of weak. I'd much rather watch Father Goose than this film…

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By Sarah N (230) on 29 Feb 2008

I want to love this movie, but Sophia Loren prevents it a bit. She just rubs me the wrong way…

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By Niki S (59) on 03 Oct 2009

The kids in this were awesome, but what was Sofia Loren thinking…

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By Raelene S (83) on 17 Aug 2008

Luscious Sophia, love the accent, funny movie…

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By Whitney S (87) on 10 Mar 2011

A cute and funny 50's romantic comedy that makes yourself somewhat want to become a maid to three children on a houseboat…

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