Steineded How sad is this?

Console best movie i've ever seen.

Hayden Kane There is, somehow, an interesting story here, as well as some good acting. There are also some good scenes

Jonah Abbott There's no way I can possibly love it entirely but I just think its ridiculously bad, but enjoyable at the same time.

ThatMOVIENut A down on her luck singer (Julie Andrews) in 1930s Paris suddenly hits the big time when she is advised by a gay cabaret performer (Robert Preston) to become a female impersonator. However, then having to also be a man pretending to be a woman adds its own set of complications, especially as she starts being wooed by night club owner King Marchand (James Garner), himself on the run from the Chicago mob.Funny, catchy and even a little portent-giving, Edwards' LGBT musical comedy is a true treat, and one of the man's finest hours as a director and writer. Leading the charge is an absolutely magnetic lead in Andrews, who reminds us why she was one of the great talents of her generation, deftly balancing comedy and drama while proving her singing chops, having to adopt a slightly masculine bass a number of times.That in turn brings us to the cheeky yet peppy songs by maestro Henry Mancini, which cover a nice variety of different styles with the highlight being the flamenco-spired 'Shady Dame From Seville' and often squeeze a good chuckle or nine in for good measure. Of course, the film's biggest ace is its smart and witty script, which offered a far more balanced look at homosexuality years than was considered even an acceptable thought at the time (especially given how close this was to things like the AIDS scare), as well as rather compelling gender satire that pokes fun at our constructs of what is masculine versus feminine and milks them for all they're worth. And of course, being an Edwards production there is some gut busting slapstick on display too, especially concerning the mob.Really, do I need to say more? Great people made a great movie about a great subject. Yeah, didn't think so. Just go see the damn thing.

DKosty123 Blake Edwards produced a great history of comedy films and in this one where he writes and directs his wife Julie Andrews is a very solid effort. The king of the Pink Panther series, this movie combines and excellent cast with a great script adapted from Rheinhol Schnuzel and Hans Hoemburg's works. This is not the first time this concept was brought to the screen but it is one of the better efforts.Turns out Edwards is married to the right woman as Andrews in this one is as good as it gets for the role of Victor/Victoria. Henry Mancini's music and her singing work well together. The under appreciated Robert Preston is perfectly cast as the queen of the plot. Alex Karras has what turns out to be his best film role as he shows acting skill in support here. James Garner is solid here though it is later in the film before he actually gets any script to work with. Lesley Ann Warren is good as the straight sexual woman who gets to play Victors jealous rival, and she gets a musical number and does well with it as a bonus.For an era of the 1980's where Musical Films are considered dead on arrival in theaters, this one does a great job staging a semi- musical in solid fashion. This film is the beginning of a coming out for gay folks and mixes in comedy very well. It is a film that has all the tools to make the concept more real though it did have some films and television prior which had already explored the ground of being gay.It uses the cast perfectly and Edwards screen adaptation is first rate.

David Ezell When I think of the word "uneven" this film comes to mind. The first half is a wonderful funny film about the rise of a starving artist in the right place at the correct time. And the performances, wow! Julie Andrews vocal and comedic talents put to use, Leslie Ann Warren in an amazing performance as the ultimate Depression-era floozie and Robert Preston in what is probably his best film performance after The Music Man. All this flows perfectly for about an hour and then the second half, how shall I put this, stinks. I have frequently commented Hollywood would benefit from learning to make shorter, better films--a concept I wish Blake Edwards had considered when putting this film together.

englishtnscones Blake Edwards was a genius! I agree with other reviewers that if you have a problem with THIS movie, then you have issues with your own sexuality that are no one else's problem but your own. I could watch this movie 1000 times (and I think I may have) and still belly laugh all the way through! I've let my kids watch it and all of the 'adult' jokes go right over their heads, like they did mine when I was only 13 (that's how I remember when this movie was released). Blake Edwards, who was not only Julie Andrew's husband but also the director of all the Pink Panther movies, was a brilliant director that more young movie makers should model their craft after. Physical comedy, not necessarily script lines, will always get a huge laugh if filmed properly with proper comedic timing (something that is next-to-impossible to teach). Knowing HOW to shoot a comedy scene is the key to getting those big laughs (watch the cockroach- restaurant scene to the end and note the change in audience perspective; that's what makes that scene a cinematic classic!) Get some popcorn, a glass of good French wine and prepare yourself for an evening of laughs and feel-good entertainment! Great for the whole family...as long as you're not "uptight". Life's too short to go through it uptight anyway so LEARN to be less selfish, LEARN to respect other people's way of thinking (even if it differs from your own beliefs)and LEARN how to be TOLERANT!