Review of Penelope (1966) by Marie P — 03 Nov 2007

Natalie Wood is delightful in this 1960s comedy.

This review of Penelope (1966) was written by Marie P on 03 Nov 2007.

Penelope has generally received positive reviews.

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By Kayleigh F (42) on 29 Mar 2008

Outdated? Yes. Cheesy? Yes. Natalie Wood funny? YES. Its not meant to be a mind blowing, make you think film. Its entertaining…

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By Pim P (15) on 17 Jul 2007

Fun, fun, fun! A nice change of pace role for Ian Bannen. Natalie Wood is as charming as ever on screen, and Peter Falk a delight…

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By Debbie B (145) on 21 Oct 2008

Weird and I still don't get the shoe thing. But when Natalie was brunette, she was gorgeous! And Peter Falk was quite good too…

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By Gracie S (46) on 30 Jun 2010

Natalie is so funny in this…

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By Britt F (21) on 12 Jul 2008

Predictable of course with a bit of cheese but it's just right that way. Natalie Wood is absolutely HILARIOUS in this! :)…

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By Generoso F (106) on 26 Feb 2008

Hiller was always hit and miss with me and this definitely is fuiled under miss. No matter how hard Ms…

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By Sam G (469) on 21 Sep 2007

Kleptomaniac lady sets out to prove to her psychiatrist that YES in fact she IS a thief, so she robs her husbands bank…

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By Private U (13,627) on 03 Aug 2007

Cute and clever. well maybe not so clever... but very cute! :) and fabulous 60s fashion…

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By Jacob S (752) on 09 Jun 2007

Natalie Wood did an outstaning job as a crazy thief. She was hilarious, and beautiful as usual…

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By Allan C (2,173) on 28 Nov 2016

Bland heist comedy with a game cast (Natalie Wood, Dick Shawn) and a solid director, Arthur Hiller, but sadly this film forgot to be funny,…

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