Film Introduction"Paris When It Sizzles" is an American comedy movie from 1964, directed by Richard Quine. The film is based on the French film, "La Fête à Henriette" (Holiday for Henrietta) and stars William Holden as Richard Benson, a scriptwriter, and Audrey Hepburn as Gabrielle Simpson, the temporary secretary.
Plot SummaryThe film follows Hollywood author Richard Benson who has been worked with to compose a movie script for his manufacturer, Alexander Meyerheim, but has actually procrastinated and drank for months, leaving simply a couple of days until his due date. Desperate for help, he hires regional typist Gabrielle Simpson to help him finish the job; the screenplay is titled "The Girl who Stole the Eiffel Tower".
As Benson determines scenes for his melodramatic, unusual and romantic story, the film shifts into their envisioned screenplay where they see themselves as the characters in a variety of whimsical Parisian settings. There are bank break-ins, vampire parties, painting thefts, and even spoof minutes from timeless films and prominent popular culture.
Characters and PerformancesAudrey Hepburn plays Gabrielle Simpson elegantly and subtly where she's not simply a secretary however becomes a motivation and muse to Richard's story, eventually breaking in her own ideas. She is likewise an aspiring writer who is involved with an uninteresting British writer, played by Noel Coward.
Opposite her, William Holden plays the carefree and charming Richard Benson. His casual method to his looming deadline embodies the 'carefree artist' stereotype. However, his frivolity is tempered with a growing love for Gabrielle, adding a romantic subplot to the movie.
Visual Style and SettingEmbed in the captivating city of Paris, using actual areas such as Montmartre, the Eiffel Tower, the Champs-Élysées, and more include traditional beauty to the movie. These settings and nimble blending of truth with fantasy-style narrative series lends a distinct visual experience. The lively 1960s fashion and style of Audrey Hepburn also are a visual reward.
Reception"Paris When It Sizzles" got blended evaluations upon its release. While audiences appreciated the charisma of Audrey Hepburn and William Holden, critics noted the disjointed narrative structure and extreme use of cliches. The chemistry between the lead actors and the utilization of Paris as a backdrop, nevertheless, were extensively valued and gave the motion picture its old Hollywood charm. However, the movie has given that gotten a following for its unique narrative style, comical moments, and gorgeous visuals.
Conclusion"Paris When It Sizzles" is a light-hearted meta cinematic adventure, a story in story, that delves into the whimsies of screenwriting and filmmaking, all while including elements of humor, romance, and parody. With the charm of Hepburn and Holden and grandeur of Paris, it provides a wittily extravagant and dreamy Hollywood adventure.
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