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Summary: A Subtle Seduction
Review: On the same level as "Ninotchka" and "Ball of Fire," this movie can't get any better. As it is expected from Wilder, it has a taut script where every scene makes the main story stronger and funnier. The tempo may sometimes be slow during the scenes with no dialogue, but that is well done because it helps develop the delicate psychology of seduction by Hepburn and its crumbling effects on Cooper. In this process, she shows her most impish and mischievous side while not losing her inherent vulnerability. A review by Edwin Jahiel (from newsgroup reviews on the internet movie database) states that this movie is very delicate and original, and that the public has been sadly and gradually losing its sophistication since this movie was made. Here is a quote that I completely agree with him: "Cooper's unusual, un-rakish ladykiller, for example, is deemed improbable by some people, yet it adds something new to the traditional depiction of Don Juans. Love in the Afternoon has wit, humor, slapstick, sentiment that never cloys, gags and naughtiness a la Ernst Lubitsch with whom Wilder had worked and whose major inheritor he became, though with original creations rather than imitations." This movie should be in any short list of best movies.
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Summary: Cooper too old? Ask Ted Kennedy
Review: or Michael Dougless or Bob Packwood
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Summary: This movie needs to be more publicized.
Review: Out of all of Audrey's movies this is one of my favorites. Her acting was superb, she portrayed her character well. Cooper plays a sex symbol, and dispite the age difference he did an amazing job. I compare this movie to "Funny Face" because the female lead falls in love with an older man, however Cooper plays a more convincing role then good ol' Fred. "Love in the Afternoon" is a sincere love story, it seems to come from the heart, not the desk of a movie producer.
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Summary: Physco female blowing up the phone lines
Review: Sorry but I just couldn't get into this movie. The whole part of the movie where she is in love and the man just plays her. This movie is like hitting your finger with a hammer,just not good.
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Summary: Gary Cooper too old? Blasphemy!
Review: The common criticism of this delightful film is that Gary Cooper, one of the icons of Hollywood, was "too old" to play the lead against the youthful Audrey Hepburn. This is, quite frankly, ludicrous and almost laughable. Though Coop was 56 when the movie was filmed, he was still incredibly handsome, well-preserved, thin and as sexy as he had been in his prime. There isn't a single moment where the viewer would doubt that this man wasn't utterly believable in the role or womanizer and seducer extraodinaire. Audrey Hepburn would have been a fool to turn her nose up at this choice male animal, even if he was 30 years her senior.Coop and Hepburn's scenes together are all marvelous, especially the famous film-ending train scene, this one still makes one's toes curl, even after 20+ viewings over the years. Maurice Chevalier is also charming in his role as Audrey's father. The music, script and stellar direction by Billy Wilder make this an essential movie to watch, to own, and to treasure.
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Summary: I need more stars, this movie is great!!
Review: This film is delightfull. I have never really had a chance to discover a true and classic romantic film that is until I saw 'Love in the afternoon' wich turned me on to a whole different world of the day when Gentlemenly values ruled the movie screen and Women were portrayed as having a certain class to them that Hepburn brought about most beautyfully. Audrey was truly a gem.
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Summary: Perfectly Delightful!
Review: This has to be one of my most favourite Audrey Hepburn movies of all time. It is the epitome of Audrey; romantic, funny, interesting and classic all in one. Once you see this movie you will never forget it and you will carry the tune "Fascination" with you for quite a while and your friends will ask you to stop humming that idiotic tune! The only real way to describe this movie is contagious!
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Summary: Splendid!
Review: This is a charming movie with a lot of class and sophistication. The ending is so adorable it brings a tear to the eye. Surprisingly, the age difference between Hepburn and Cooper doesn't hinder the story all that much. Some cute little comic moments in it as well. A must see for the true Hepburn fan!
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Summary: A great romantic movie!
Review: This is a great movie for hopeless, sentamental romantics like me. It was a excellently casted and wonderfully acted. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars was because I still cannot see what Aryanne(Hepburn)saw in that playboy(Cooper). It is still a wonderful romantic classic.
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Summary: Loving Love in the Afternoon
Review: This is a great movie. It's got everything, Audrey Hepburn, Gary Cooper, Billy Wilder, romance, comedy, Paris, and gypsies! What more could you want? It is a great film.
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