Review of Some Like It Hot (1959) by Jonny P — 29 Jan 2013
I never understood what the big deal was about Marilyn Monroe... until I saw this film. "Some Like It Hot" defines what a movie should be and you could name 50 different movies that unquestionably took inspiration from it.
The entire plot comes together beautifully in the first 20 minutes with a natural progression to put these two men into such a precarious situation! A perfect blend of comedy, romance, and conflict, "Some Like It Hot" is forever one of cinema's most enjoyable movies.
Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon are hysterical ("Daphne... you're leading again"), delivering laughs in every moment that they appear on screen. Marilyn Monroe is absolutely charming and becomes the fantasy of every man during the boat scene.
This movie also provides unique insight into the 1950's, sadly showing how much men could (and would) harass women without getting a sexual harassment lawsuit against them. Don't wait too long to see this movie, you'll regret it!
This review of Some Like It Hot (1959) was written by Jonny P on 29 Jan 2013.
Some Like It Hot has generally received very positive reviews.
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