Review of The Apartment (1960) by Andrew C — 09 Aug 2008
So great...so, so great.
I just rewatched this after a few years and...wow. I remembered this as a comedy, and it is often lumped into that category. And don't get me wrong...it is funny. It's really funny. But damn, this is one of the most moving films about isolationism, selling out to the corporate ladder, lack of faith in yourself, falling in love with the wrong people or just blind people, for that matter. The performances are perfect; Jack Lemmon, as always, hits comedy and drama better than anyone on either side. Fred MacMurray delivers his greatest performance, one that his fans hated him for. I also found myself falling in love with Shirley MacLaine. It's easy to forget (what with her craziness the last few decades) that she used to be the female member of the Rat Pack.
Billy Wilder is genius. This film is timeless. Those nights when you are feeling lonely and helpless...this movie hits the spot. So, so great. Check it out.
This review of The Apartment (1960) was written by Andrew C on 09 Aug 2008.
The Apartment has generally received very positive reviews.
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