Kiss Me, Stupid

I liked this movie a lot the first time I saw it a few years ago. I liked it even more this time. What a nutty movie. No wonder there were so many calls for it to be censored back in the day. If the sight of 4 longhairs from England could set the U.S. into a tizzy, this tale of debauchery, swapping partners, and prostitution was sure to cause some problems.

Ray Walston was a bit over-the-top but worked overall. Dean Martin was hilarious. And Kim Novak as Polly the Pistol was the true highlight. The scenes with her and Martin are truly great.

Wilder wraps it beautifully with a pitch-perfect ending.

Directed by Billy Wilder
1964
DVD