Do Not Disturb

1965 "What Should a Girl Do When Opportunity Knocks...Twice?"
Do Not Disturb
5.8| 1h42m| G| en| More Info
Released: 22 December 1965 Released
Producted By: 20th Century Fox
Country: United States of America
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American Mike Harper, sent to do business in England, moves there with his wife, Janet. But she soon becomes convinced that Mike is carrying on with his attractive new assistant, Claire. Mike also has been spending a considerable amount of time with his British bachelor buddies. Vexed and lonely, Claire hires charming antiques expert Paul to decorate the Harper home and maybe make Mike jealous in the process.

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Ian (Flash Review)The movie lacked focus and a clear plot with any real end point. Doris Day plays her usual kind, happy, funny next door neighbor type of character. The story revolves around a husband a wife who continuously run into miscommunications and assumptions that leads to brief strife and confusion. Rather quickly resolved and onto the next issue. Rinse and repeat. At least it all takes place in England, with an excursion to Paris so there is some fun scenery of the times. Light smirks, light tension and easily forgettable.
deedee71 I have long been a fan of Doris Day. I have always considered her one of the most talented, funny and versatile actresses to ever grace the screen. I was expecting this film to sparkle with the fabulously witty, light touch that she always brought to her film comedies, but I was sadly mistaken. If you are expecting something along the lines of the brilliant 'Pillow Talk' or 'Move over, Darling', you may end up being as disappointed as I was. For starters, the script is facile, and lacks the clever dialogue, with its' verbal tennis matches, of the above mentioned movies. It is frankly very repetitive, with the main protagonists constant bantering about fidelity. Secondly, there is little to no chemistry between Ms.Day and Rod Taylor, which is so very noticeable when one has already seen 'Pillow Talk' and had the pleasure of viewing the real deal between Doris and Rock Hudson. I got halfway through the movie and turned over, as there was nothing to maintain my attention. My advice would be to stick to 'classic Doris Day' if you want true entertainment, and to last the course!
ianlouisiana I'm afraid the title - sequence sets the tone for "Do not disturb". Shoddy,clichéd,badly thought - out and not funny. The establishing shot of London,England is accompanied by a faux Nelson Riddle arrangement of "Rule Brittania",we see Miss Day make her entrance in a London,England Taxi Cab,to be met at the kerb by a London,England,Bobby who wears his helmet strap as if he fears it might blow off.We have some amusing dialogue about how confusing English money is before she pays eight shillings and sixpence,assisted by an English City Gent and a "cockney" cab driver.O.K.,enough already,we're in England. Just to make sure we get it,the same cab turns up outside Doris's big house in rural Kent (Nah,Guv,no can do,it's outside the twelve mile limit). She and hubby Mr R.Taylor(not at all comfortable) have a nice Morgan which neither can drive,and nearly every car on England's roads seems to be a pastel - shaded MGB Roadster. Miss H.Baddeley is as you might expect as the posh owner of dear Doris's house. We have long drawn - out Foxhunting jokes,misunderstandings between Doris and Rod,and an obligatory drunk scene before it all ends happily. Co - produced by Doris's hubby,"Do not disturb" should have been left to "proper" film makers who might have been able to breathe a bit of life into it. As it is,it sinks weighed down by its mediocrity.Sorry,Doris.
Spikeopath OK, so it's not unreasonable to enter into a Doris Day romantic comedy expecting undemanding froth and a little sexiness. With that, Do Not Disturb delivers on that expectation. Day's line in this type of film caters for like minded people knowing exactly what they want from a Sunday morning time filler. The trouble is, is that where's the cut off point to say no more please? This film is arguably the one where Day fans {and I count myself among them} finally realised the formula had run its course. Yes the enjoyable fluff that was The Glass Bottom Boat would follow a year later, but that too has a familiarity, that whilst not breeding contempt, certainly felt like being stuck on a carousel.The plot here is naturally simple, but sadly so is Richard L. Breen's screenplay {adapting from William Fairchild's play}. Thankfully Day at least manages to make the thread bare script work to a degree, and although no Rock Hudson, Rod Taylor does make for an appealing foil to Day's sexy effervescent efforts. Hermione Baddeley shines brightest out of the supporting cast and the funky opening credits are accompanied by Day's delightful rendition of the title tune. Enter with caution then, for even the hardiest of Doris Day fans must know this is but a time filler in all but name. 5/10