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Paris when it Sizzles (Widescreen)

William Holden (Actor), Audrey Hepburn (Actor), Richard Quine (Director) | Rated: NR (Not Rated) | Format: DVD
3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
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Paris When It Sizzles is an unusual screwball comedy to say the least. Whether it works is another matter, but the premise and humor are interesting enough to make it enjoyable. The basic problem with the film is its two stars: William Holden and Audrey Hepburn hardly sizzle with onscreen chemistry, and Hepburn's character, Miss Simpson, falls far too easily into the hands of Holden's drunken screen writer. However, the story is an interesting play on the typical Hollywood romance, with two plotlines running in parallel to each other. Holden's Richard Benson has only two days to finish a script for an enigmatic producer (Noel Coward). Hepburn's Miss Simpson is drafted in as the typist and as the script is dictated it manifests itself on the screen, allowing the two lead characters to play out any number of romantic stories. It's the cameo appearances in the imaginary world that really steal the show, with the blink-and-you'll-miss-it last screen appearance by Marlene Dietrich, as well as Tony Curtis having fun with his own screen persona. Not one of Hepburn or Holden's best, but worth a look purely for the interesting slant on the mechanical nature of Hollywood's romances. --Nikki Disney

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3.0 out of 5 stars 'Who are you? What do you do? Where do you come from?' May 9 2005
By Canuckfcuk
Format:DVD
Okay, to appreciate this film you have to have the right mind-set going in. It's not a 'classic' Hepburn movie a la 'Roman Holiday', or 'Sabrina', or 'My Fair Lady', although it IS better than 'Green Mansions'!

The plot is unimportant, and some of the scenes are just ridiculous; but, that is what makes them fun. The whole movie for me is when they are all in a tiny euro-car driving through Paris, and Audrey Hepburn's 'princess hat' is sticking out of the sun-roof; funny!

I wouldn't spend too much on this one, but it is still a funny, sweet comedy with some great little moments.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Yuck. Oct 26 2010
By Jo
Format:DVD
Corny dialogue, over-the-top romantic scenes, mediocre acting, William Holden - this movie embodies everything that could go wrong in a 50's movie. The only thing that saves this movie from total destruction is Audrey Hepburn, who is lovely as usual.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Paris When It Sizzles Aug 11 2009
By Hepburn fan
Format:DVD
Two great actors, but a weak script. Not the calibre we generally enjoy with vintage Hepburn.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Cute fun in Paris...although
Well I purchased this movie from Amazon a week or so ago, and I decided to sit myself down and watch it last night. Read more
Published on Oct 5 2008 by G. Motychko
1.0 out of 5 stars WHAT A SHAME I DIDN'T READ ALL OF THE REVIEWS FIRST!
HAD I READ ALL REVIEWS, I WOULD HAVE FOUND OUT THE TRUTH ABOUT THIS FILM. THE 5-STARS REVIEWS ARE SIMPLY NONSENSE, THEY DON'T GIVE YOU AN ACCURATE FEELING FOR THE MOVIE. Read more
Published on April 5 2004
1.0 out of 5 stars Oh my!
I was so dissapointed!
I kept watching just thinking it would get better.
WRONG!
Don't waste your time. This is painful!
Published on Aug 17 2003 by Holly L. Clemens
5.0 out of 5 stars This One's A Sizzler!
'Paris When It Sizzles' is a funny, light-hearted masterpiece that is made even better by the two brilliant stars, Audrey Hepburn and William Holden. Read more
Published on July 29 2003 by Amy Andrews
1.0 out of 5 stars Not even Audrey can salvage this one....
I agree with the viewers from Texas -- this was AWFUL! I couldn't wait for it to end. And until seeing this, I didn't think Audrey had made any truly bad movies. Read more
Published on July 27 2003 by jeffsdate
5.0 out of 5 stars great film
This is indeed a great film with William Holden and Audrey Hepburn and is seldom shown on television. Read more
Published on May 4 2003 by Rosella Ann Myles
5.0 out of 5 stars There are no words...
Oh wait. There are! Can we say "classic"? Okay, maybe not "classic" in the classical sense of the word, but this has to be one of Audrey Hepburn's best... Read more
Published on Feb 10 2003
3.0 out of 5 stars I hate to do this...
but this movie is not worth more. I love Audrey Hepburn but the plot is atrocious. The actors are good and it can be funny but the plot is definitely lacking. Read more
Published on Feb 5 2003 by Angel
4.0 out of 5 stars Not Your Every Day Classic
One of Audrey Hepburn's quirkier films Paris When It Sizzles is a story of a secretary (Hepburn) who comes to type up a wealthy film writers (Holden) script. Read more
Published on Jan 19 2002 by N. Kimbrough
5.0 out of 5 stars First off
This movie is great. I don't really know why but it just is. I guess it's just Audrey Hepburn shining on the screen like she always did. Read more
Published on Nov 21 2001 by Zach McGregor
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