"Who's Minding The Store" may seem prehistoric to many, but it did reflect the times (namely, 1963). Just watch an episode of "Mad Men," and you'll see why.
That said, it is a very fun movie! Jerry Lewis is, well, Jerry Lewis, getting into all sorts of nonsense. Thing is, at the end, we see real humanity in his character when he asserts his integrity as a worker, and that may be the thing the French latch onto. Though the movie may seem misogynistic, I see Jill St. John's character as being assertive in a positive way, especially when she expresses her love of Jerry Lewis. The bit about "man must be a king in his castle" was likely a reaction by John McGiver about how his wife acted in such a disrespectful manner.
No matter. Times were different in 1963. The movie was made when John F. Kennedy was president, and released six days after he died. From that standpoint, this movie was a relic.
Castingwise, this movie was brilliant! The actors rocked! Jill St. John did a great job, as did Francesca Bellini, who turned in a sexy performance worthy of "Mad Men." The male leads fared well, especially Ray Walston! He ROCKED!!! And Agnes Moorehead fared well! Come to think of it, everyone else did! I did not give the film 10/10, because of the attitudes of the times, but it earned the other nine points for its comedy, the visuals and the brilliant cast!! And thank you for getting this out on DVD!!
That said, it is a very fun movie! Jerry Lewis is, well, Jerry Lewis, getting into all sorts of nonsense. Thing is, at the end, we see real humanity in his character when he asserts his integrity as a worker, and that may be the thing the French latch onto. Though the movie may seem misogynistic, I see Jill St. John's character as being assertive in a positive way, especially when she expresses her love of Jerry Lewis. The bit about "man must be a king in his castle" was likely a reaction by John McGiver about how his wife acted in such a disrespectful manner.
No matter. Times were different in 1963. The movie was made when John F. Kennedy was president, and released six days after he died. From that standpoint, this movie was a relic.
Castingwise, this movie was brilliant! The actors rocked! Jill St. John did a great job, as did Francesca Bellini, who turned in a sexy performance worthy of "Mad Men." The male leads fared well, especially Ray Walston! He ROCKED!!! And Agnes Moorehead fared well! Come to think of it, everyone else did! I did not give the film 10/10, because of the attitudes of the times, but it earned the other nine points for its comedy, the visuals and the brilliant cast!! And thank you for getting this out on DVD!!