Both Lemmon and MacLaine are quite good in this rather cute Billy Wilder comedy. But I still had problems enjoying it, because of the way prostitution and especially pimping (making a living out of another person's misery) is portrayed as something glamorous and okay. A poor and cynical basis of a comedy, I think.
Well, the 60's were probably more cruel and naive than the 00's, so it might very well be that I'm being unfair to this 40-year-old by being overly Politically Correct, but still... This film has not aged well in every aspect. But if that's okay with you, I'm sure you will enjoy "Irma la Douce".
My vote: 4 out of 10.
Well, the 60's were probably more cruel and naive than the 00's, so it might very well be that I'm being unfair to this 40-year-old by being overly Politically Correct, but still... This film has not aged well in every aspect. But if that's okay with you, I'm sure you will enjoy "Irma la Douce".
My vote: 4 out of 10.