Review of Houseboat (1958) by Shalisha M — 31 May 2007

Great movie! Cary's always fun to watch.

This review of Houseboat (1958) was written by Shalisha M on 31 May 2007.

Houseboat has generally received positive reviews.

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I don't like Sophia Loren. I think she's overrated even in her beauty. And I hate those kids. Except the girl. She wasn't too annoying…

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By Matt H (2,287) on 24 Mar 2014

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By Amanda C (916) on 04 Jan 2008

Not my favorite Cary Grant film. I didn't like Sophia Loren at all…

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