Pillow Talk
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Movie Reviews of Pillow Talk
Movie Review: Doris and Rock Romp Most Coyly in Their Beloved First Teaming
Summary: 4 Stars
Peyton Reed's execrable retro-tribute to the beloved Doris Day-Rock Hudson pairings, 2003's Down with Love with Renée Zellweger and Ewan MacGregor, simply proved that some movies should not be copied out of their time. Its primary inspiration is this luxuriant-looking 1959 comedy directed with Eisenhower-era panache by Michael Gordon. The mid-20th century idea of a telephone party line as a central plot device seems quaint now, but the titillating possibilities found in the screenplay by Russell Rouse, Maurice Richlin, Stanley Shapiro and Clarence Greene provide the basis for the fruitful partnership between Day and Hudson. This movie triggered a phase in both careers that redirected them into sophisticated adult-oriented comedies.
Day plays uptight interior decorator Jan Morrow, who shares a party line with a lecherous Broadway tunesmith Brad Allen played by Hudson. They never met in person, so their animosity builds as they eavesdrop on each other's private phone conversations. Brad finally meets Jan in a nightclub, becomes instantly smitten and then pretends to be a gentlemanly Texan named Rex Stetson in order to deflower her. Things come to a head during a Connecticut rendezvous when she figures out that Rex is really Brad, and an act of revenge is in the offing when she accepts an offer to redecorate his apartment. Both Day and Hudson are terrifically game here, though I have to say Day's initial eye-rolling seems rather excessive.
Tony Randall is hilarious as Jonathan, Jan's multi-divorced millionaire suitor and "coincidentally" Brad's producer, while Thelma Ritter is her typically sardonic self as Jan's boozy maid Alma giving romantic pointers to Brad in one of the film's funniest scenes. Putting the moves on Jan in a tiny sports car, Nick Adams has an amusing if far-fetched bit as the deceptively well-mannered son of Day's client. The period-rich set décor is at a kitschy high here, and still transitioning from her fifties musicals, Day even gets to sing three songs including the bouncy title tune. The only extra on the 2004 DVD is the original theatrical trailer.
Movie Review: Good Film
Summary: 4 Stars
This is an adorable romantic comedy starring the ever classy Doris Day and handsome Rock Hudson. I don't quite understand the concept these two people sharing a party-line-but maybe that's just a generation thing. Randall is also funny, his character reminds me of a pre- Woody Allen and Richard Lewis shtick. And Thelma Ritter was just hilarious. I did think Forbe's love for Jan ended abruptly and the doctor who really thought there was the possibility of a pregnant man roaming around-a bit over the top. But all in all, this movie does deliver a smile on your face at the end.Movie Review: First and best of the Hudson-Day-Randall comedies
Summary: 4 Stars
Rock Hudson, Doris Day and Tony Randall make an irresistible combination in this deftly handled romantic comedy. Thelma Ritter deservedly won an Oscar for her hilarious performance as Day's drunken maid.
Pillow Talk remains a classy and witty movie even today. It's by far the best-worn and most entertaining of the three pictures the trio made together.
Movie Review: Charming and Delightful
Summary: 4 Stars
I remember watching this movie when I was 7 (I'm 21 now) with my big sister and love just spending the time with her and watching and fun little film. Rock Hudson and Doris Day are have just the right amount of sexuality and playfulness to pull this movie together.Movie Review: One of Doris Day's Best
Summary: 4 Stars
This film is enjoyable and Doris Day and Rock Hudson are very good together. Add Tony Randall and you have a film with lots of laughs.