Cool and sophisticated Tolen (Ray Brooks) has a monopoly on womanizing - with a long list of conquests to prove it - while the naive and awkward Colin (Michael Crawford) desperately wants a piece of it...This is very strange. We start with a creepy womanizer and a man who looks up to him. This seems about right for the 1960s, and still comes off as sleazy without ever having any nudity. Well done, Richard Lester.But then it takes a turn where the creepy guy gets even creepier and is accused of rape. While his methods are very much putting people under duress, the film decides to make a joke of rape rather than take any of it seriously. I don't know how to feel about any of this. Is anyone in this film worth looking up to?
... View MoreHaving recently discovered this movie i have to say how much i adored it. And my personal reason is because of Donal Donnelly he may not have a big part in the story as he is more the observer of the absurd goings on. He to me is the most unforgettable of the characters. He is like a threat to the arrogant Tolen who treats women like dirt because unlike Colin he is'nt afraid to stand up to him. I love the quirkiness of the movie as i adore the quirkiness of A Hard days night this is similar in my opinion. Its amazing watching this the clothes that Tom wear are back in fashion the fact the actor was older then the other actors does not show considering how youthful looking he is. I love the art deco house the dragging the iron bed along the street scene the going in and out of the doors scene. In fact i can't say a bad thing against this movie you either love it or hate it i personally love it.
... View MoreWARNING: SPOILER.I was a college student when I saw this movie in 1967 and again in 1968. Its irreverent and crazy look at male-female relationships was intoxicating. Aside from the general theme about "getting the girl," the only thing I remember is the hilarious opening scene in which hundreds of pretty girls, all dressed alike, are standing in a long line, waiting for the opportunity to interact with the guy who "had the knack (with women)." As the camera follows the long line of beauties around the block, into an apartment building, and up the stairs, the viewer wonders what's going on. Finally the camera reaches the head of the line, and we see what every girl has waited hours for: meeting the cool guy and signing his guest book. Priceless!
... View MoreOne of my 10 favorite films. An aimless, fantastical collection of site gags and non-sequiturs, punctuated by verbal graffiti in the comments of onlookers. What makes it so great is the charming spirit of youthful innocence throughout and the captivating soundtrack.
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