I like most Billy Wilder films but was disgusted by this. There is nothing heart-warming about the sex industry (or feeding alcohol to a dog). It was good to see some comments here and on Netflix from those who found this more objectionable than any nudity would be.
A difficult but worthwhile movie about the reality of such misery is Lilya 4-Ever.
It's supposed to be a comedy! Not a drama nor a glorification of prostitution.
I loved it. It's a parody. A cliche!
If anyone has ever strolled along Rue Saint Denis in Paris, they'll know that it's nothing like it's portrayed in the film. There are still prostitutes there, however, they're gross, aged and hardened by the ravages of time. The place is filthy & squalid. A motley of street market vendors, porn shops & tourists.
Shirley MacLaine is brilliant as Irma.
The film's a comedy classic.
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Get. A. Life!
Seriously.
Alternatively, you can go to your favorite church and pray for the souls of the bastards who like this kind of filth. I'm one of them. Heck, I loved it!!
For shock value only: you did notice it shows a few bare women's backs, did you?
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Rome! By all means, Rome.
I changed my mind. I watched it again and now I must admit that it must be the most lewd film!
So what do we see?
- swearing
- lying
- wearing green
- catfighting
- singing "dis-donc"
- illegal parking
- escaping from prison (damaging prison property in the process)
- crossing a street without looking
- wearing makeup
- making music in a church(!)
This is the most disgusting picture!
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"Any world that can produce the Taj Mahal, William Shakespeare, and Stripe toothpaste can't be all bad."
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"More obscene than something that isn't obscene at all."
shareYour first mistake was in believing that nudity is obscene.
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Get a life...better yet get laid.
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I am 60 years old. 40 years ago I worked as a male stripper in Hartford Ct. If it matters, it was for an all female audience. I had a fun time doing what was essentially Tae-Kwon-do based ritualistic karate movements set to popular music while dressed like Johnny Weissmuller in the Tarzan movies. The women were appreciative and the tips were great. I usually made more in 5 hours on Sunday than I did unloading trucks full time the rest of the week.
Some of the women wanted to date me... I was 20 years old and happy to get laid on a regular basis but some of them handed me envelopes at the end of the night. I never asked for money but I never turned it down either.
Member aorouke55 may think that my behavior at the time was disgusting; that is aorouke's prerogative. For my part I think (and thought back then) that sexual adventures like this were far more ethical and moral that what I used to see going on between classmates, whether it be in high school or in college.
A ... movie about the reality of such misery ...Billy Wilder is not interested in the reality of the situation. He wants to have fun with a mock-up of the real life situation. I didn't like the movie much, but your post is way over the top. share