Quick Movie Reviews
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4/4
Logan D. McCoy - wrote on 05/28/2019
In addition to being one of the rare comedies to win Best Picture, it's aged better than a great many other Oscar winners before it.
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3.5/4
SteelCity99 - wrote on 04/22/2018
Billy Wilder's romantic comedy works an all aspects, from narration, character development and plot to direction, acting and script, even societal controversy. Jack Lemmon, Shirley MacLaine and Fred MacMurray were terrific; technical aspects and execution are top-notch. A classic American gem not to be missed. 92/100
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4/4
Unknown - wrote on 11/05/2013
'The Apartment' is unfairly billed as a comedy. Yes, there are comedic moments present, but the film contains a strong dramatic weight. This turn surprised me, because I had no idea what kind of film I was in for before viewing. Billy Wilder delivers another supremely well written and acted piece. There exists a melancholic mindset from both of the romantic leads. The emotions they exude fit the exact nature of someone in their position. I genuinely felt for these characters, even to the point of almost tearing up. A more depressing, but ultimately hopeful experience. I love this film.
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3.5/4
Ryan Stephen M - wrote on 04/12/2013
Very funny movie from the 60's, one of my favorite in the decade. Billy Wilder doing here what he usually does, make hits.
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3/4
Yojimbo - wrote on 11/09/2012
Typically cynical and witty black comedy from Billy Wilder and Jack Lemmon and a quality social satire in general.
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2.5/4
donkeyknight - wrote on 05/03/2011
Lemmon is an elastic acting powerhouse and the dialogue is coy but the adultery is not so funny. A redeeming resolution though.
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3.5/4
mitchellyoung - wrote on 09/20/2010
Slickly-written comedy of manners that features charming performances by Lemmon and MacLaine. It's funny, but in an understated way, not laugh-out-loud, like some of Wilder's other works.
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3/4
Allison - wrote on 12/24/2007
Not my very favorite Wilder, but still up there. This film has enough delightful tricks to entitle it to have won Best Picture for that year.
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3/4
Alex - wrote on 12/22/2006
One of the first romantic comedies that is much better than what they put out today in the same genre. It is cute, funny, and a joy to watch...most of the time.
