102 Minutes
Directed By: Michael Gordon
Written By: Stanley Shapiro and Maurice Richlin
Staring: Rock Hudson, Doris Day, Tony Randall, Thelma Ritter, and Nick Adams
“If there’s anything worse than a woman living alone, it’s a woman saying she likes it.” -Alma
Review
Pillow Talk was the first of three Doris Day/Rock Hudson collaborations and it’s no surprise why two more films starred the charismatic duo after Pillow Talk. In this quirky romantic comedy Day and Hudson easily create a genuine chemistry throughout that new age cinema is lucky to capture once in an entire film. There is something so natural between the two of them it’s easy to sell just about any odd-ball situation they fall into. To understand this movie, you have to go back way before cell phones, and to a time where “party-lines” existed.
Doris Day’s character, Jan, is an elegant and confident business woman who is immediately put off by the corny lady’s man she shares a party line with. In fact, he annoys her to the extent that she tells her friend about it. Her male friend relays this information to a friend of his, that happens to be the annoying womanizer on the phone. What follows may not be new and surprising events, but the light hearted fun and the way the wool is pulled over Jan’s eyes by Brad Allen is both funny and sweet. There is something far less sincere and much more intense about the ways these kind of movies are portrayed today. Even Jan’s heartache from the deception is funny, and more importantly the inevitable happy ending is conceivable because the character’s never truly fell into hate. The step away from realism and deep pool of fiction makes these ideals easy to accept.
The charm and delightful energy Hudson and Day have makes all the obvious and corny scenes worthwhile. The entertainment and joy of the two’s mesmerizing charisma make every second of the film worth watching. The supporting roles played by Tony Randall and Thelma Ritter add a great dynamic is the crazed storyline. Tony Randall somehow makes his neurotic role hysterical, and the maid played by Thelma Ritter delivers a memorable scene 
that inspired the following unforgettable quote:
that inspired the following unforgettable quote:
“I’ve had hangovers before, be never one that made my hair hurt.” -Brad Allen
Pillow Talk is a classic, and just like a Tiffany’s diamonds becomes more priceless with time. It’s a beloved piece of film with two of cinemas most adorable onscreen couples ever. The timeless fun and comedy is well worth a few hours of your time. Rock Hudson is still one of the most handsome and sexy leading men ever and Doris Day most beautiful and hilarious leading women ever. Pillow Talk is a great trip down cinemas memory lane.
This kind of charming film witrh tit-for-tat dialogue has disappeared as of late (looking at you Katherine Heigl rom-coms). What a shame that is.
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Oddly I’ve never seen this, although I did see Down with Love, LOVED IT (but then you probably hate it knowing your lack of love for Zellweger).
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