Review of Irma la Douce (1963) by Filipe C — 19 Nov 2017

A Billy Wilder classic with iconic performances by Lemon and MacLaine.

This review of Irma la Douce (1963) was written by Filipe C on 19 Nov 2017.

Irma la Douce has generally received positive reviews.

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By Andrew U (319) on 10 Aug 2009

Not my favourite from Billy Wilder, but then his standard is pretty high. I enjoy the colours more than anything else in this film…

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By Jevro W (92) on 09 Jul 2012

Another great B.W. Movie Shirley is amazing…

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By Kevin R (2,184) on 30 May 2015

One of my favorite movies ever... I am a francophile, so that might explain part of it. The music is top notch…

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By Jessica B (670) on 09 Nov 2013

Absolutely delightful comedy and love story all in one. Jack Lemmon and Shirley MacClaine are perfect together, as usual…

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By Hugh H (44) on 11 Sep 2010

Interesting only for the cast. Slow moving and mist if the jokes fall flat…

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By Electra D (32) on 28 Jun 2009

O início do filme é realmente excelente... Mas a segunda metade, depois que o Lord X aparece, fica um saco ¬¬…

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By Kenny S (360) on 24 Feb 2011

When I was 6 I saw this film…

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By Allan C (2,173) on 22 Jun 2012

Overlong and somewhat disappointing re-teaming of The Apartment stars Jack Lemmon and Shirley MacClaine and writer/director Billy Wilder…

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By Sarah S (1,165) on 25 Jul 2010

Some funny parts, but the director should have made use of the cutting-room floor…

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By John B (4,244) on 04 Nov 2013

Thanks to Lemmon and MacLaine, we get some some great laughs about a man in love with a prostitute and the extreme lengths he takes to keeping…

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