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Irma La Douce Reviews

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Billy Wilder's adaptation of Alexandre Breffort's stage farce stars Shirley MacLaine as the Parisian prostitute of the title. When Nestor Patou (Jack Lemmon) a naive, uncharacteristically honest young gendarme decides to raid Chez Moustache, the bistro which provides a base of operations for many of the Les Halles streetwalkers,.. Read more

Starring	Jack Lemmon, Shirley MacLaine, Lou Jacobi, Herschel Bernardi
Director	Billy Wilder
Genres	Comedy, Romance

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- A saucy yarn originally presented inventively as a small-scale stage musical becomes a tasteless yawn on the big screen, especially when presented at such length and without the songs. Minor compensations abound but are insufficient.
- 31242
- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:42
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- - 3
  - 0
  Wonderful
  
  Treat yourself to this movie if you do nothing else this week. It's really a wonderful piece...done in the 60's but quite timeless. Jack Lemon & ... read more »
  
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- 308259
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - Nelliebones
  - Essex
  - 25 Aug 2004 at 10:11
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- - 1
  - 0
  Not funny anymore
  
  I watched this film as part of some research into Andre Previn's work in Hollywood, and as this was one of the works that he recieved an Oscar for, was ... read more »
  
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- 987183
- - Kulturmonster
  - 47 reviews
  - Ipswich
  - 28 Apr 2011 at 20:57
- - 0
  - 0
  Wilder lite
  
  A naive gendarme is sacked after raiding a Paris brothel frequented by his boss. He subsequently falls for one of the girls and becomes her pimp. But, consumed ... read more »
  
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- 982660
- - Oldbloke
  - 238 reviews
  - Sidmouth
  - 15 Apr 2011 at 00:11
- - 0
  - 0
  As good as I remembered
  
  A film I remebered seeing years and years ago, but which is never on the telly these days.
  
  A real joy to watch, both Lemmon and Maclaine at their ... read more »
  
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- 952712
- - DCC
  - 6 reviews
  - London
  - 11 Jan 2011 at 14:02
- - 0
  - 0
  Irma La Douce
  
  I remember seeing this film in the cinema in 1965 (if I remember correctly) and it was good to see it again. However, it detracted slightly from my enjoyment of... read more »
  
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- 938344
- - Fakirkbairn
  - 10 reviews
  - Hertford
  - 09 Nov 2010 at 14:06
- - 0
  - 0
  Dated and corny
  
  Very difficult to stay with this one, as it's so dated and corny. It's what Americans call a comedy which means it's slapstick, and at a slow pace ... read more »
  
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- 859497
- - idontwantnickname
  - 41 reviews
  - Tadworth
  - 09 Feb 2010 at 11:51
- - 0
  - 0
  Dire
  
  Jack Lemmon's usual charm and comic timing is lost here when it becomes farce. The set bound street palls. The plot is ridiculous being farce and doesn'... read more »
  
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- 821490
- - Fas1
  - 10 reviews
  - Faversham
  - 15 Oct 2009 at 16:33
- - 1
  - 0
  This is a FILM REVIEW site!
  
  The purpose of this site is to review DVD Films – not for self-indulgent comparisons with rather obscure stage musicals. If you’d rather go to a live ... read more »
  
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- - John Tropi
  - UK
  - 14 Oct 2008 at 16:56
- - 1
  - 0
  Irma La Douce
  
  An enjoyable and amusing film.
  
  Shirley MacLaine and Jack Lemmon were well-matched in this comedy.
  
  It was a real joy to see them act ... read more »
  
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- 594782
- - a customer
  - Ealing, London
  - 08 Jul 2008 at 19:18
- - 0
  - 2
  A Musical without the songs
  
  I agree with 'A Customer' writing in August 2004. This is a total washout despite the stars, both of whom I like, and a director who can certainly ... read more »
  
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- - Jeffery Parkes
  - Argyll, Scotland
  - 02 Mar 2007 at 10:39
- - 1
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  Quirky and daring for 1963
  
  The team which made The Apartment in 1960 -- Billy Wilder, Jack Lemmon and Shirley Maclaine -- produced this offbeat follow-up in 1963, and I don't know how... read more »
  
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- 88262
- - Matti Lamprhey
  - Newport, S E Wales
  - 04 Apr 2005 at 13:22
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- - 3
  - 0
  Wonderful
  
  Treat yourself to this movie if you do nothing else this week. It's really a wonderful piece...done in the 60's but quite timeless. Jack Lemon & ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 308259
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - Nelliebones
  - Essex
  - 25 Aug 2004 at 10:11
- - 1
  - 0
  A real treat to see it again
  
  We really enjoyed watching this again. It is 20 years since I last saw it and it still amuses. Shirley Maclaine is still gorgeous and Jack Lemon is still very... read more »
  
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- - Clifford
  - Cheshire
  - 03 Apr 2004 at 16:47
- - 1
  - 0
  Quirky and daring for 1963
  
  The team which made The Apartment in 1960 -- Billy Wilder, Jack Lemmon and Shirley Maclaine -- produced this offbeat follow-up in 1963, and I don't know how... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 88262
- - Matti Lamprhey
  - Newport, S E Wales
  - 04 Apr 2005 at 13:22
- - 1
  - 0
  Irma La Douce
  
  An enjoyable and amusing film.
  
  Shirley MacLaine and Jack Lemmon were well-matched in this comedy.
  
  It was a real joy to see them act ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 594782
- - a customer
  - Ealing, London
  - 08 Jul 2008 at 19:18
- - 1
  - 0
  This is a FILM REVIEW site!
  
  The purpose of this site is to review DVD Films – not for self-indulgent comparisons with rather obscure stage musicals. If you’d rather go to a live ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 643923
- - John Tropi
  - UK
  - 14 Oct 2008 at 16:56
- - 1
  - 0
  Not funny anymore
  
  I watched this film as part of some research into Andre Previn's work in Hollywood, and as this was one of the works that he recieved an Oscar for, was ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 987183
- - Kulturmonster
  - 47 reviews
  - Ipswich
  - 28 Apr 2011 at 20:57
- - 0
  - 0
  Wonderful film, highly...
  
  Wonderful film, highly recommended. The film really holds your attention, this could have been easily farcical but with such brilliant directing and ... read more »
  
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- 42756
- - Gary#150
  - WOODFORD GREEN
  - 31 Jul 2004 at 22:44
- - 0
  - 0
  Surprisingly enjoyable
  
  Didn't expect to enjoy this, but it was delightfully simple and reminded me of the Ealing Comedy type format and humour. A good Sunday nighter.
  
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- 83787
- - a customer
  - Surrey
  - 21 Mar 2005 at 18:21
- - 0
  - 0
  Dire
  
  Jack Lemmon's usual charm and comic timing is lost here when it becomes farce. The set bound street palls. The plot is ridiculous being farce and doesn'... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 821490
- - Fas1
  - 10 reviews
  - Faversham
  - 15 Oct 2009 at 16:33
- - 0
  - 0
  Dated and corny
  
  Very difficult to stay with this one, as it's so dated and corny. It's what Americans call a comedy which means it's slapstick, and at a slow pace ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 859497
- - idontwantnickname
  - 41 reviews
  - Tadworth
  - 09 Feb 2010 at 11:51

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  Billy Wilder's adaptation of Alexandre Breffort's stage farce stars Shirley MacLaine as the Parisian prostitute of the title. When Nestor Patou (Jack Lemmon) a naive, uncharacteristically honest young gendarme decides to raid Chez Moustache, the bistro which provides a base of operations for many ...