Irma La Douce

If the chequered love story between a policeman and a prostitute has its appeal, it is the chemistry between Jack Lemmon and Shirley MacLaine. It may not be among director Billy Wilder's best, but even so, the 144 minutes are well spent.

Jack lemmon, Shirley maclaine, Billy wilder, Paris, 1960s. What's not to like?

A beautiful movie, all-around.

Too long for it's own good. Director Billy Wilder could have easily cut a few of his bits that make the movie drag. Nonetheless the films has excellent performances by the leads and while the lighting is flat the art direction makes the imagery pop.

This movie does feel a little stagey and would be better on an actual stage... especially with some of the slapstick humour and exaggerated acting. But it did have plenty of positives. The sets were amazing, the music was lively, Shirley MccLean was wonderful as usual and there was plenty of witty humour in there. And if course being a Billy Wilder film it came with his usual stamp of quality.

Overrated movie, but with a nice and surreal end.

This film tries very hard to be funny and charming. It accomplishes neither, Wilder, Lemmon and MacLaine - who worked so admirably together three years earlier in The Apartment - lay an egg here.

This was a very funny movie and the performance of the actors was brilliant

The people involved seem to be running away from the story they are trying to tell.

Wow, the technicolor in this movie looks amazing. All the colors pop. Especially that light green text for the opening credits. Shirley's looking great. Real cute. And that dog is hilarious. Wilder took some beautiful shots of Paris with the sunrise and the day beginning in the food market. For being such a serious topic, the light hearted feel and charming personalities make for a very comedic and entertaining watch. Leave it to Billy Wilder to make a movie about a prostitute and an ex policeman turned pimp who fall for each other and then on top of that make it sweet and endearing. Incredible feat. This is what happens when you write a tremendous screenplay and have an amazing director. When Jack Lemmon turns into the Englishman - that was hilarious! I love Moustache's character. He's a real one, someone you'd want around when things go south. When he comes out of the closet wearing the policeman uniform. That was so fucking clever, I wasn't even expecting that! This was a wonderful movie filled with heartfelt and endearing moments and best of all, it didn't have to do it by getting overly sappy or cheesy. Billy Wilder is a genius. He wrote it, produced it and directed it, of course with help from his production team and co-writers. This movie solidified my love for Wilder's movies and I can say he is one of my favorite directors. Terrific movie!