Alright. I'll say it right out of the gate. This film proves why our former President was not one of the great actors. He was a run-of-the-mill good actor, although admittedly he turned in a couple of surprises in films. This is not one of them. He plays an average guy here in an average performance. But, it works. He's believable.
On the other hand, I'm not so sure the ditzy, but lovable character Eleanor Parker plays is as believable. I'm not criticizing her acting, just the role.
Put the two together and you have a little romantic comedy that may hold your attention for 103 minutes.
The real gem of a performance here is the brassy Eve Arden, who -- with her sarcasm -- can steal just about any scene in any film.
I'm giving this film a shaky "7". In part because an awfully lot of time is spent proving to us that Parker's character is ditzy. That was obvious early on. At least this is a very different role for Parker, and usually she's an actress I enjoyed very much.
On the other hand, I'm not so sure the ditzy, but lovable character Eleanor Parker plays is as believable. I'm not criticizing her acting, just the role.
Put the two together and you have a little romantic comedy that may hold your attention for 103 minutes.
The real gem of a performance here is the brassy Eve Arden, who -- with her sarcasm -- can steal just about any scene in any film.
I'm giving this film a shaky "7". In part because an awfully lot of time is spent proving to us that Parker's character is ditzy. That was obvious early on. At least this is a very different role for Parker, and usually she's an actress I enjoyed very much.