Review of Paris When It Sizzles

I had stayed away from this film because so many people had said negative things about it. The reviews are often scathing and refer to it as 'lame'. When I finally got to see it, I realised that most people do not get the satire and the witty send-up of screen writing and movies. William Holden gives a memorable performance as the script writer and Audrey Hepburn positively sizzles as the typist proving that she could hold her own against any leading man. I loved the in-jokes (Mel Ferrer in an uncredited cameo, Marlene Dietrich and Christian Dior, Noel Coward camping it up, Tony Curtis sending himself up etc, etc). This film is memorable because it sends up movies, and the process of making movies. It has countless movie references from "Funny Face" to "Casablanca" and for anyone who considers themselves a movie-buff, this is a must. For the average movie goer, this film may seem fragmented and slow but once you are in on the joke, it is pure movie magic. Audrey, we miss you!