Review of The Apartment (1960) by Tim L — 13 Mar 2011
I think the underlying theme of this film is one most people can identify with, and this is why this film strikes a chord with so many film-fans, though on first glance you wouldn't necessarily imagine it would.
The film tells the tale of two disparate people trying to find the courage and conviction to stand up for themselves in a world that is perenially dumping on them.
It deals just the right amount of Wilder's characteristic ascerbic wit and shrude social commentary with a certain pathos that will have you wanting to laugh and cry in equal measure - not an easy thing for a writer to pull off I would imagine.
A beautiful film with a fantastic script and great acting. Jack Lemmon is on top form (when isn't he?!) as CC Baxter, definetly one of my favourite characters I've seen him play. Shirley MacLaine is amazing too as the tragic Miss Kubelik.
I recommend everyone see this movie, it's romantic, funny and moving - what else could you want from a film?
This review of The Apartment (1960) was written by Tim L on 13 Mar 2011.
The Apartment has generally received very positive reviews.
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