I
miss Jack Lemmon...
Director Billy Wilder is masterful once again as
he tells us the story of Bud, a lonely office
worker who is manipulated into giving up his
apartment for the hanky-panky whims of his
executive bosses.
Beautifully shot in black and white, this film
boasts one of Jack Lemmon's finest performances
as the bumbling and gullible worker drone who is
blinded by the promises of a promotion. MacLaine
also shows a spunky and intelligent tangent as
the object of Bud's affections.
This is a great film that has held up supremely
well.
©
Written by TC Candler
Richard
Propes' Comment
I have a
friend who absolutely adores all of Jack
Lemmon's films. After a recent re-viewing of
"The Apartment," I got a solid reminder of why
she's so fond of him. This film is also a
brilliant reminder of the great acting of
Shirley MacLaine. As directed by Billy Wilder,
"The Apartment" is funny and poignant. Nearly 50
years after its release, "The Apartment" is a
wonderful view.
Jacob
Hall's Comment
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