VeteranLight I don't have all the words right now but this film is a work of art.

Matialth Good concept, poorly executed.

Contentar Best movie of this year hands down!

Forumrxes Yo, there's no way for me to review this film without saying, take your *insert ethnicity + "ass" here* to see this film,like now. You have to see it in order to know what you're really messing with.

johnpelaro Some reviewers here take themselves much too seriously ! While not on a par with other romantic comedies like the Carole Lombard classic "My Man Godfrey" or "Call Me Madame" with Vera Ellen and Ethel Merman , THIS IS AN EASY GOING , SEXY , LIGHT HEARTED treatment of romantic relations and perceptions of them . It does not pretend to be something out of Jane Austin . That being said , the chemistry between Fonda and Bacall is delightful ; never have I enjoyed Bacall more . Wood's versatility shines here as well , her chemistry with Curtis being on a par with Monroe's . My one criticism is the over long chase scene at the end , but that has nothing to do with the quality of acting or dialogue . Remember , this is 1964 , before the trauma of Vietnam really took hold . Enjoy the lightheartedness for what it is , and let the professional reviewers bask in their PC fantasies .

tavm When Lauren Bacall died a couple of weeks ago-on the day after Robin Williams passed away-I immediately moved this title to the top of the Netflix order list. So it's now been a few hours ago that I managed to watch this with Mom. We both chuckled at a few places here and there. Overall though, I recognized this as mostly fluff that really didn't say anything about adult relationships and the complications of feelings concerning the opposite sex, just made various silly lines and scenes as distractions meant to simply entertain. It certainly was interesting seeing leads Tony Curtis and Natalie Wood flirting with each other in a farcical way like Doris Day and Rock Hudson did in their comedies. Second leads Henry Fonda and Ms. Bacall also provide some amusements. I also liked some of the sexiness of Fran Jeffries and Leslie Parish characters when they're involved with Curtis. And it was also nice seeing an old pro like Edward Everett Horton and an up-and-comer like Larry Storch in the same movie, although separately. And I'll always like the hilarious ways Curtis is always mistaken for his Some Like It Hot co-star Jack Lemmon here. The car chase was possibly too silly, though even then, there were some moments. In summary, Sex and the Single Girl wasn't great or even very good but was passably entertaining, just the same.

atlasmb In 1963, It's A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World was the 3rd grossing film. In 1964, three Peter Sellers films were in the top 15. Is it any wonder that a studio might try to capture that madcap silliness? As it turns out, Sex and the Single Girl (SATSG) was the 20th grossing film of 1964, so they got what they wanted. And perhaps the film-going public did too.Looking back at this film now, however, does not do it any favors. Though its title might suggest a semi-serious film about liberating women from their roles and the expectations of society, SATSG is nothing like that. It is a tongue-in-cheek attempt at humor that, in the end, is nothing more than a series of gags. Unfortunately, most of what is intended as humor is rather lame and not worthy of an issue of Mad Magazine. These gags are more appropriate for an episode of The Carol Burnett Show and would have been performed better there.There's a flat joke about automats and the automation of America. A man in a frilly woman's robe. Fonda and Bacall twisting to a song that is not appropriate for twisting. Water coming out of the mouth of someone who was dunked in the ocean. The only gag that works is about two men in golfcarts chasing their balls.Accompanying this annoying attempt at humor is an insipid soundtrack, replete with rimshots and silly sound effects.This film has nothing to say. And the characters are just silly caricatures, so you can't really care about what happens to them. SATSG has a wonderful cast, totally misspent. Every actor has many quality films to his credit (except Larry Storch), so it's painful to see them in this shallow, unfunny vehicle. Consider Tony Curtis, Natalie Wood, Henry Fonda, Lauren Bacall, and Mel Ferrer.There is a nostalgic joy in seeing any of these actors in a film, but that was the extent of my interest in this film. A waste of time and talent.

wes-connors After publishing her "Sex and the Single Girl" self-help book, "twenty-three year old virgin" Natalie Wood (as Helen Gurley Brown) becomes the subject of probing investigation by arrogant "STOP" magazine editor Tony Curtis (as Bob Weston). Pretending he's in ladies hosiery, Mr. Curtis finds himself falling in love with his subject, and Ms. Wood is similarly misty-eyed. Embarrassingly, the two stars don't catch on very fast. Battling, red-faced supporting actors Henry Fonda and Lauren Bacall (as Frank and Sylvia Broderick) are around to show the "young" lovers the ups and downs of married life. If only "Beavis and Butt-Head" were around to elevate the level of sneering sexual sophistication.*** Sex and the Single Girl (12/25/64) Richard Quine ~ Natalie Wood, Tony Curtis, Henry Fonda, Lauren Bacall