Review of Kiss Me, Stupid (1964) by Jakki J — 27 Jan 2011

UGH what a bomb!! Where do I begin? I understand Billy Wilder liked to push the envelope, but the plot is just downright sleazy and stupid (as the title suggests). I am usually a big fan of Wilder, Novak and Dino, but this was one occasion where none of it worked.

In fact, I don't think I've ever seen Novak less attractive and Dean Martin just made me want to take a shower. Also, for a film that's meant to be so scandalous, it sure was booooring. Sexual innuendos aside, the film is just plain weak.

I had a difficult time getting through the whole thing. There was very little redemptive value, so it's no wonder this movie was panned to begin with.