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Lubitsch's Heavy Touch

posted 16 years ago by cvalance
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I just watched this delightful film which is not without its flaws. A few of the supporting characters were overwritten and/or overplayed. Joseph Schildkraut was too unctuous and Pepi the Errand Boy, overbearing to the point of being annoying. I was surprised at Lubitsch's heavy-handedness given his reputation as a meticulous, subtle director.

[–] johnlsullivan 15 years ago

Go sit in a corner somewhere. This movie is perfect.

[–] mdami75602 15 years ago

LOL. You are so right!

[–] Dunewalker-620-44376 9 years ago

Amen.

[–] Rheli 9 years ago

Don't think that it's Lubitsch. The original seems to be that way.