William Holden,
Audrey Hepburn,
Grégoire Aslan,
Noel Coward,
Raymond Bussières
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Richard Quine directs George Axelrod's acerbic script (adapted from Julien Duvivier's La Fête à Henriette) in this romantic comedy that reunites William Holden and Audrey Hepburn for the first time si... read more
DVD Release Date: April 10, 2001
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February 8, 2011Seems I'm in the minority for liking this little gem. I have a feeling that since Hepburn said it was one of her least favorite films, people fail to look beyond that at what a clever little piece this is. Or it may take an appreciation of cinema itself. To me, this was way befor... read more
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March 9, 2010Inconsequential piffle that wants to be a saucy souffle but is just a flat contrived trifle. Lovely locations and Audrey as a secretary who can afford to dress in Givenchy! can't make this nonsense sparkle. Guest cameos are totally wasted although Marlene Dietrich looks smashing.... read more
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February 27, 2007Good comedy-romance tale of a screenwriter and his secretary who act out story scenarios in an attempt to knock out a script in 48 hours.
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May 17, 2009Couldn't hold my attention for more than five minutes. I really tried with this one but I couldn't get through it.
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March 17, 2012fb68600877Overly-elaborate film farce that doesn't really provide much fun for the viewer. Hepburn is up to the task, but William Holden seems like a bad match for his role. Not that his role is any good, and--what's worse--it is the pivotal role to the entire movie. I did like Noel Coward... read more
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July 16, 2010A movie that did not have a real great plot, and unfortunately the acting of Audrey Hepburn was not her best.
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May 21, 2010I can always enjoy a movie where Audrey Hepburn plays her typical witty and charming role. So... I probably overrated this movie. To be honest, I probably wouldn't watch it again...
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February 25, 2010I do love Audrey Hepburn and William Holden, but I found Paris When It Sizzles not as grand as the title suggests. It came off a little sluggish with a borish storyline. Most of the time, when viewing a film with the lovely Audrey Hepburn, I can't help but be mesmerized by... read more
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May 16, 2009I like this movie a lot but it had the potential to be SO much better. Audrey and Bill Holden had immense talent, but this film doesn't really show it off. Still a fun flick to watch and the storyline is interesting.
Critic Reviews
January 31, 2007
Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
September 30, 2006
Steve Crum, Dispatch-Tribune Newspapers
Above average Holden-Hepburn vehicle.
July 8, 2004
Nell Minow, Movie Mom at Yahoo! Movies
Hopeless script, but lots to look at.
January 20, 2003
Pablo Villaca, Cinema em Cena
Esta interessante farsa cita (e utiliza) os clichês mais batidos de sua época, enrolando-se sobre si mesma de forma divertida e despretensiosa.
July 19, 2005
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com
No review available.
November 7, 2003
Carol Cling, Las Vegas Review-Journal
No review available.
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