A classic by Billy Wilder. The elements in the film are dizzying: love, comedy, Italian mafia, gang shootouts, jazz bands, millionaires, cross-dressing, Prohibition, the Great Depression, blondes... but all of them are magical coexist in harmony. The narrative rhythm of the movie is also very smooth, from the very beginning of the gang vendetta scene, to the partying with a beautiful girl band on the escape train, to the drunken fans of the Florida resort, and finally to being hunted down by the gangster again, although the scenes are constantly changing. , the development of the story is a matter of course, without any traces of deliberate. There are many lighthearted and funny clips in the whole story, but there is always a tense and oppressive atmosphere - the danger of being discovered by the real identity, the shadow of the gang's pursuit, and even in the tense pursuit, it is still not lost... ·Under the ingenious plot arrangement, the two originally unrelated themes of gang crime and romantic comedy are skillfully combined, creating the thrilling and interesting unique temperament of this film. In addition, the film's various clever contrasts are also very exciting. At the beginning of the film, a serious funeral and a lively jazz dance, calling alcohol coffee, a huge cake at a gang meeting and a hidden killer...that is, adding a sense of absurdity and comedy, alluding to the social reality at that time - prohibition of alcohol Ordered people to degenerate, indebted, addicted to amusements, and rampant gangsters; and Jerry, a man disguised as a woman in the movie, was spotted by millionaire Osgood. After frankly admitting that he was a man, the other party's classic "Nobody is perfect" also led out. Addressing issues of minorities and gender replacement that were taboo at the time. Although the film was made nearly 60 years ago, it still looks timeless now. The jokes and metaphors in the film can still resonate with the audience even in today's context. The wonderful performances of Hollywood stars such as Monroe, Curtis, and Jack Lemmon also grace the film, making it one of the classics of film history.
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