A man who has set up the perfect lifestyle for himself (Jack Lemmon) makes the mistake of marrying while drunk... and his fantasies of murder are used against him.
Jack Lemmon in a leading role without a co-lead? I think it certainly works in this particular film, where he plays a popular cartoonist with a big of an imagination. And with his sinister, cynical butler (Terry-Thomas) encouraging his worst whims? Even better!
The movie is fun, funny and interesting. It takes some odd turns and relies on legal nonsense for the plot to function. Apparently, he cannot get divorced without grounds... but somehow they overlook that he was drunk when the marriage license was signed, which should invalidate it. And the trial scene later on... wow.
A lot could also be said about male and female interaction, and how women are portrayed here. It is not often in the most positive light. How seriously do we take that message?
Jack Lemmon in a leading role without a co-lead? I think it certainly works in this particular film, where he plays a popular cartoonist with a big of an imagination. And with his sinister, cynical butler (Terry-Thomas) encouraging his worst whims? Even better!
The movie is fun, funny and interesting. It takes some odd turns and relies on legal nonsense for the plot to function. Apparently, he cannot get divorced without grounds... but somehow they overlook that he was drunk when the marriage license was signed, which should invalidate it. And the trial scene later on... wow.
A lot could also be said about male and female interaction, and how women are portrayed here. It is not often in the most positive light. How seriously do we take that message?