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The New York Times calls it "a gleeful, tender and even sentimental film". The Guardian gives it 5 out of 5 stars. The BBC has a positive review.
Variety has a positive review. The Hollywood Reporter calls it "an important and provocative film". Empire Online gives it 5 out of 5 stars and calls it "Absolutely brilliant".
Filmsite.org describes it as a
sophisticated yet cynical film of the early 60s is a bleak assessment of corporate America, big business and capitalism, success, and the work ethic, when a lowly but ambitious accountant enables his climb up the corporate ladder by ingratiating himself to his superiorsRoger Ebert has it on his list of Great Movies. Rotten Tomatoes has a 93% critics rating.
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Fun film. Lemmon is always fun to watch
ReplyDeleteHe is, isn't he. He captures this part perfectly, I think.
Deletegood morning, I am not familiar with this one-sounds good
ReplyDeleteHappy Saturday
This was my first time to see it, having bought the DVD when I was looking for comedies to give my husband. Not quite the kind of comedy he prefers, but we both liked it.
DeleteI've actually heard of this. I'll watch it later when I have two hours to spare. Thanks for the review and the link.
ReplyDeleteI do hope you like it :)
DeleteI like Jack Lemmon! I am sure that's a good film!
ReplyDeleteHappy Advent!
Hugs, Susi
Happy Advent! I set up our traditional "wreath" without any greenery this year, but I like it anyway :)
DeleteA classic!! :) :)
ReplyDeleteI don't know how I missed it before now.
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