Some Like It Hot (1959)

American Film Institute's Top 100 Films, No. 25

I don't care how rich he is, as long as he has a yacht, his own private railroad car and his own toothpaste.  Sugar Kane Kowalczyk

Just one word: wow!! What a FANTASTIC movie! It was good to have another comedy tossed in with the number of dramas.

Having never seen Marylin Monroe act, I was surprisingly impressed. While her character didn't seem to require many challenges, she was never the less obviously perfect for the role. I found it entertaining to read that some scenes took her 59 takes to get one simple line correct... so apparently it wasn't much of a stretch.

Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon, the latter specifically, were wildly entertaining as women. Josephine and Daphne were a goofy pair, especially with all the flirting coming from other men. Men in drag is always an entertaining concept, perfect example Mrs. Doubtfire, however this film had a lot more class than more recent stories, say Hot Chicks or The Birdcage.

 

Not much else can be said without giving away the plot, but a highly recommended movie for anyone.

4.5 stars out of 5