vincentlynch-moonoi Phffft! pretty much describes my feelings about this film. And that surprises me. Jack Lemmon has always been one of my favorite actors...a man who can be comfortable with comedy or drama. And Judy Holliday was bright in a number of films, including one of my favorite musicals -- "Bells Are Ringing". So when I saw this listed on TCM I was pleased since somehow I had never seen this.For me, this script just doesn't quite make it. Lots of potential. Perhaps it was partly because this film seems incredibly dated. Lemmon and Holliday are pleasant enough in the roles, but they sure don't seem very inspired, nor -- in this film -- do they seem to click.Although only 44 years of age when this was filmed, Jack Carson seems way too old in this film. The grossly slicked down hair doesn't help any. And again, his character seems so outdated. If you're a Kim Novak fan, don't get too excited -- her role is not very big, but she and Lemmon seem to have a little screen magic.The one truly bright segment in this film is the dancing fiasco. Both Lemmon and Holliday sparkled here! It's not that this is a bad film. It's pretty good...but just pretty good. Worth a watch...once.

ryancm PHFFT (what a strange title) does belong in the 50's as today it's very dated. In the 50's it was probably considered a little daring. JUDY HOLLIDAY could do no wrong. Here she plays a character somewhat like she'd played in MARRYING KIND and FULL OF LIFE. Not quite as ditzy as her lovable Billie in BORN YESTERDAY, her trademark role, although she stole the Oscar from Gloria Swanson. Oh well. One who is familiar with the writer George Axelrod can certainly see some similarities with SEVEN YEAR ITCH, a far better screenplay. KIM NOVAKS impersonation of MARILYN MONROE is right on and reminds one of the dialogue with TOM EWELL. I guess one can't help to copy one's success. JACK LEMMON is fun and clicks well with HOLLIDAY as he did in IT SHOULD HAPPEN TO YOU. SPOILER ALERT: Even though the film starts off with a divorce between the two leads, one KNOWS they're going to wind up together at the end. THEY DO!!. A great little gem of a performance is by the actor who played the "soap opera" Doctor. His two scenes are gems and should not be overlooked. All in all this is worth a look as part of the JACK LEMMON collection.

MartinHafer This is a very simple film with a pretty ordinary plot, yet because the film was so well-handled, it's very worth seeing. Basically, it's a reworking of the plot from THE AWFUL TRUTH or MR. AND MRS. SMITH--a couple breaks up but it soon becomes obvious that they still love each other. The writing is fresh and original (despite the idea having been recycled) and much of this is due to the little touches throughout the film (such as the cute character played by Kim Novak and the 'whooshing' bed). Jack Lemmon and Judy Holliday are also wonderful in the leads, as they have a certain sweetness about their characters. They are vulnerable and a little annoying, but you also like them and want to see them live happily ever after. Because of all these elements, the film just seemed to breeze by and I could easily forgive that the ending was predictable. A lovely little film and a terrific "date film".

Popey-6 Once in a while this movie offers glimpses of fun amidst the flashbacks and repetitive scenes. Kim Novak's Monroe-esque appearance brings a little relief but otherwise it's easy to get distracted. Watch out for the joke with the lamp in the window - quite a gem and wonderfully played by Lemmon and Novak. I believe the title of the film is the sound of a match extinguishing. It's referenced quite close to the beginning in the close-up on the gossip column.