Absolutely hilarious...

Rating: 10/10 (6 December 2009)

Marilyn back on top after a 2 year vacation from the screen, and boy was she worth the wait! Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis bosom buddies indeed. A huge success all the way around. The script, direction, co-stars and sets are all superb. Jack Lemmon as Daphne is the other reason to watch it. I feel his role excelled past Tony Curtis because Daphne was written with better comedic situations in mind. Apparently Lemmon got along better with Monroe because in his own words, he completely understood the painstaking artistry of what it took to do that thing she did. Jack Lemmons comedic delivery is first rate here. Tony Curtis is completely believable and does a great job as Monroes love interest. Marilyn delivers a spectacular performance as Sugar Kane, the dizzy blonde routine so beloved by her fans. As Sugar, Monroe is equal parts vulnerable and confident. I am very surprised Monroe wasn't nominated for an Oscar for this role. In her personal life she had so many unresolved issues with rejection, and what a pity Hollywood never really respected her in that form. She sure as hell made a lot of money for the studios and the suites that ran that town back in the day. My favorite sequence (among many) in this film, is the train sequence and Marilyn uttering the line "Goodnight Honey" to Jack Lemmon. The eventual party that ensues in Jack Lemmons berth makes my side split every time I see it. Im glad the film was shot in black and white. The film holds up very well even with todays standards. I hope it is never "colorized" for the next generation. If you are ever in San Diedo CA. go to the Coronodo Hotel where this was filmed. It looks exactly like it did back in 1959 and there are a lot of photos on display about the making of the film. Most of us know the rest of the plot by heart so I wont get into that. I do want to thank Mr. Wilder for this contribution to top notch film making. I am recommending this film to anyone who wants to see true original comic genius at its best.