Dreadfully Boring

Too much about the plot just didn't add up, the writing was bad, some of the scenes were cringey and awkward,

If the ambition is to provide two hours of instantly forgettable, popcorn-munching escapism, it succeeds.

Close shines in drama with strong language, adult themes.

The only thing this movie has going for it is the hot girls. Women looked good back then. They knew how to dress. The males in this cast had no idea how to be funny. Typical Hollywood junk, the only reason people went to the movies to see crap like this was because TV back then was even worse. Also, a movie ticket cost about 50 cents and a bag of popcorn was 10 cents. If you want to see a funny movie from the same period that was a million times better, check out "A Guide for a Married Man".

Review: I know that this is a popular classic with film goers, but I found it a bit silly and not that funny. You can tell that the screenplay was done by Woody Allen because of the strange humour and the sexual content, but as it wasn't directed by Allen, he didn't get the leading role like most of his movies. I did find Peter Sellers quite funny, in a silly type of way, and Peter O'Toole puts in a great performance as the womaniser who was addicted to the chase, but the movie goes a bit to far and I found it slightly over the top. Any man would love loads of women falling at there feet, but this movie proves that it can cause many problems which are hard to get out of. When Peter O'Toole decides to call it a day to is womanising and settle for the woman that he truly loves, all of his previous conquests start coming out of the woodwork which causes havoc for his relationship. It's not the greatest storyline and the director did over exaggerate the point, but there are some funny scenes which are worth a watch. Average!Round-Up: I remember watching this film when I was young and I found it a bit hard to keep up with, but now that I'm older, I still didn't find it that great. Like a lot of Woody Allen's scripts, he manages to get his leg over, after failing so many times, but as he's not the main character, Peter O'Toole beds many beautiful women throughout the movie. I know that Woody Allen was really upset that he didn't get to direct this movie , but maybe it was a good idea by the studio because it would have been completely different. Anyway, I'm impressed with Woody Allen because this was his second movie after the strange What's Up, Tiger Lily, but its still weird humour that I'm struggling to find funny.Budget: $18million Worldwide Gross: N/AI recommend this movie to people who are into there Woody Allen scripts about a womaniser who finds it hard to get married because he can't resist beautiful women. 3/10

During the '60's, the late Clive Donner made several modish comedies, of which 'What's New Pussycat' is probably the best known because it marked the acting/writing debut of Woody Allen. Its theme - 20th century Man's never-ending preoccupation with sex - is one Allen returned to in later films. Peter O'Toole plays 'Michael James', editor of Parisian fashion magazine 'Chic'. Everywhere he goes, incredibly beautiful women are willing to leap into his bed. He wants to marry the lovely Carole ( Romy Schneider ), but cannot bring himself to propose because he faces too much temptation. He goes to psychiatrist Dr.Fritz Fassbinder ( Peter Sellers ). The good doctor is madder than many of his patients. Envious of Michael's way with women, he begs him to help him bed a patient called Renee Lefebvre ( Capucine )...Anyone familiar with Woody's later movies might be startled on viewing 'Pussycat' for the first time. It is a film Woody later came to despise, mainly because his script was altered by the stars, particularly O'Toole and Sellers. As well as exploiting the myth of Paris as the 'sex capital of the world', there is a 'Goon Show' flavour to some of the humour; at a strip club, Michael finds Fassbinder in the audience. Embarrassed, the doctor says he followed him there. When Michael points out that he was there already, Fassbinder says: "I followed you fast'.". Woody originally wanted the film to be more like a Marx Brothers romp, and wrote the part of 'Fassbinder' with Groucho in mind. Producer Charles K.Feldman had other ideas. Sellers was a hot property in the States thanks to 'Dr.Strangelove' and other pictures. Clad in a reject Nana Mouskouri wig and sporting a bogus Teutonic accent, he virtually shouts his way through the script. It is not one of his finest hours. O'Toole is miscast, bringing a heavy hand to what should have been a light role. It is hard to see why all these women find him so attractive ( and no, I'm not saying that out of jealousy! ). The main laughs come from Woody himself as Michael's geeky chum 'Victor Shakapopolis', who works in the local strip club dressing the girls before they go on stage. "Ten francs a week", he tells an astonished Michael. "That's not much!". Victor replies: "Its all I can afford!". In a very funny scene, Victor is with Carole ( whom he hopes to bed ) in a library when a thug snatches away her book. Victor sets about trying to teach the thug a lesson. Another has Michael and Carole having a row at the language school where she works, and the class start repeating their insults in the belief it is part of the lesson. Here we get a glimpse of the Allen comedies to come, such as 'Take The Money & Run' and 'Bananas'. Also good is Paula Prentiss as neurotic stripper 'Liz Bien' ( think about that name for a second ) who keeps trying to kill herself every five minutes. Her strip tease routine is genuinely erotic and thrilling ( though we see nothing we shouldn't! )Things To Look Out For - a walk-on from O'Toole's 'Becket' co-star - Richard Burton!With its distinctive Richard Williams Studios credits, Tom Jones theme song ( other numbers in the film were by Dionne Warwick and Manfred Mann ) by Burt Bacharach and Hal David, the film was a massive hit. But for my money it comes across as forced, with everyone enjoying themselves a bit too much. The finale takes place at Château Chantelle, and has the cast chasing each other Tom & Jerry style, culminating in a go-kart scene that seems to be there only because someone thought a go-kart chase would liven up the film at that point. If Allen's ideas had been adhered to, the whole thing might have been better. Nevertheless, it is interesting from a historical perspective as an early example of the trendy sex comedy. It could not have been made five years earlier.Popping up near the end ( she parachutes into Michael's car ) is Ursula Andress - the first 'Bond' girl - as 'Rita'. She, along with Sellers, O'Toole and Allen, reunited for Feldman's next production - the even more outrageous 'Casino Royale'.

Although this film never received high critical acclaim (at least as far as I know), I still consider it a pop-culture classic of sorts. I admit, the film's first release was way before my time (I first saw movie on TV in mid-70's), but it has become one of my all-time favorites... and I'm not sure why - maybe because of it's romantic charm and somewhat surreal sequences. And it does mirror the drastic upheaval in morals during that period. Of course, the characters are what make this film what it is - Woody Allen, Peter Sellers, Peter O'Toule, etc. And, it's certainly one of those truly "feel-good" movies with a happy ending. Nevertheless, I'm sure fans will agree with some of my opinions...