Pityful

Rating: 2/10 (16 April 2004)

Some like it Hot is a film that contains a blend of adjectives; humorous, seductive, ironic, pitiful, just to name a few. The plot of the film is rather funny as two men take on a journey in which they witness a crime which then shuttles them to an adventurous chase, (in which they are the ones chased). Marilyn Monroe's presence in this film makes every scene she is seductive, and as to Marilyn's talent; as an actress she is an amazing doctor.
It is pitiful to watch this film reflect a view on women in the 50's, for the way in which they are all portrayed as gold diggers who lack the confidence in becoming anything else than a housewife. In this case Some like it Hot does a good job on demonstrating life back then. This film's popularity is solely due to Monroe's rising popularity as well. It is a bit ironic how Monroe's character has a weakness for men and turns to alcohol when her relationships tumble down. This is a very close portrayal to her real life, making the film all about Marilyn Monroe. Some Like it Hot should have been titled, Some Like Monroe, for the way in which she is made to show the typical blonde image some people possess.