Nobody's Perfect. But Billy Wilder Did Come Close.

Rating: Null/10 (17 September 2014)

Listed by American Film Institute as the greatest American comedy film of all time, Some Like It Hot may not live up to its exceptional reputation if one approaches it with such towering expectations but it certainly affirms its status as one of the best comedy films out there that promises loads of laughter & effortlessly delivers it.
Set in 1929 in Chicago, Some Like It Hot tells the story of two struggling musicians who, after witnessing the St. Valentine's Day Massacre, flee the state in an all-female band disguised as women. Catching their eye is the band's vocalist & ukulele player as the two are instantly enticed by her beauty and compete for her affection while maintaining their disguises.
Directed by Billy Wilder, the film carries a zestful atmosphere from the beginning & is full of hilarious moments that hold up pretty well even today. The screenplay is another work of quality that benefits greatly from Wilder's innate ability to infuse humour even in the most unexpected moments. Camera-work is fluid, editing is neat & music compliments its narrative excellently.
Coming to the performances, the main cast comprises of Marilyn Monroe & her two bosom companions in Tony Curtis & Jack Lemmon. And although Monroe's performance may not be that enticing, her screen presence certainly is. Curtis & Lemmon also share an amazing chemistry together but the latter turns out to be an absolute live-wire in his given role & impressed the most.
On an overall scale, Some Like It Hot has wonderfully endured the test of time and remains one of its genre's most enjoyable, entertaining & influential works. Over the years, its quality hasn't diminished by one bit, the funny moments are all the more refreshing & it continues to inspire endless comedies even to this date. A timeless classic, a cinematic treasure & still a red hot experience, Some Like It Hot is delightfully recommended.