Review of Pillow Talk (1959) by William M — 29 Aug 2011

This film is a pure delight from start to finish--with a very witty script and great repartee between Day and Hudson. Rock plays a playboy who is pretty nasty to his annoyed neighbor, Day. He seems to spend all his time chasing women and talking on their party line--such that she can't get much sleep or make a phone call. Although they don't actually meet, they have a very tense relationship over the phone. Later, Rock decides to play a trick on her and poses as another person. She quickly falls for him--not realizing he is the womanizing schmuck! Well, during this time, Rock is often seen in the halls or on the street by the same two guys who think he is an amazing stud--and they marvel at his prowess. Later, they see him dressed as a woman (due to a misunderstanding) and their response is priceless. I'm actually VERY surprised this sort of humor is involved, since Hudson was trying to hide his being gay. But it's still funny and he mustn't have minded.

Anyway, it's a fun film--good for the family or as a date film. Almost as good is the follow up, LOVER COME BACK.