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  • Actors: Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis, Jack Lemmon, George Raft, Pat O'Brien
  • Directors: Billy Wilder
  • Writers: Billy Wilder, I.A.L. Diamond, Michael Logan, Robert Thoeren
  • Producers: Billy Wilder, Doane Harrison, I.A.L. Diamond
  • Format: Anamorphic, Black & White, Dubbed, PAL, Widescreen
  • Language English, French
  • Subtitles: English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Swedish, Danish, Polish, Dutch, Finnish
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: U
  • Studio: MGM Entertainment
  • DVD Release Date: 9 Oct 2000
  • Run Time: 117 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (44 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000050GOL
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 20,823 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Maybe "nobody's perfect", as one character in this masterpiece suggests. But some movies are perfect, and Some Like It Hot is one of them. In Chicago, during the Prohibition era, two skirt-chasing musicians, Joe and Jerry (Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon), inadvertently witness the St Valentine's Day Massacre. In order to escape the wrath of gangland chief Spats Colombo (George Raft), the boys, in drag, join an all-woman band headed for Florida. They vie for the attention of the lead singer, Sugar Kane (Marilyn Monroe), a much-disappointed songbird who warbles "I'm Through with Love" but remains vulnerable to yet another unreliable saxophone player. (When Curtis courts her without his dress, he adopts the voice of Cary Grant--a spot-on impersonation.) The script by director Billy Wilder and I.A.L. Diamond is beautifully measured; everything works, like a flawless clock. Aspiring screenwriters would be well advised to throw away the how-to books and simply study this film. The bulk of the slapstick is handled by an unhinged Lemmon and the razor-sharp Joe E. Brown, who plays a horny retiree smitten by Jerry's feminine charms. For all the gags, the film is also wonderfully romantic, as Wilder indulges in just the right amounts of moonlight and the lilting melody of "Park Avenue Fantasy". Some Like It Hot is so delightfully fizzy, it's hard to believe the shooting of the film was a headache, with an unhappy Monroe on her worst behaviour. The results, however, are sublime. --Robert Horton

Special Features
16:9 Anamorphic Wide Screen
French\German\Italian\Spanish
English\German
English
Region 2
Dolby Digital Mono English French German Italian Spanish
Dolby Digital Mono
Interactive Menus
Scene Selection
Original Theatrical Trailer
Danish\Dutch\English\Finnish\French\German\Italian\Norwegian\Polish\Portuguese\Spanish\Swedish


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26 of 27 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the Best Comedy Movies Ever Made., 2 Jul 2004
By David Rush "Fasten your seatbelts, its going ... (Glasgow, Scotland) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Some Like It Hot - Special Edition [DVD] [1959] (DVD)
Actually, strike that title comment. Some Like It Hot has to be one of
the best movies of any genre in cinema ever made, as it succeeds on so
many different levels. The plot and script are witty and sharp, the
characters are easy to identify with and hilarious, the acting is a
masterclass in comedy and the laughs are constant throughout. Without a
doubt this is one of my favourite films, and contains one of the best
closing lines ever. After a movie full of two guys in drag, a sweet
girl singing, and a bunch of gangsters pursuing them, what else is
there to say except that "Nobody's perfect!" A comedy masterpiece which has never been bettered.
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53 of 63 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars a hilarious classic somewhat dissapointingly mastered on DVD, 23 Nov 2000
By A Customer
What more can be said about this all-time comic classic? Probably Billy Wilder's best movie, 'Some like it hot' has all the key elements for hilarious entertainment: sharp and snappy dialogues, esp. between Curtis and Lemmon, disguise, embarrassing situations and of course, rivalry and romance. Starting with a rather grim 1929 gangster hunt, the movie soon lightens up in an exotic setting. Marilyn sings some of her best known songs, like 'Running Wild' and 'I wanna be loved by you'. As far as the DVD is concerned, from MGM you'd expect a little more respect for their own heritage: the feature film has smudges, blotches, dust and scratches and looks rather unprocessed and fuzzy, at some places even out of focus. There is a great deal of visual noise in the pictures, especially in the darker parts. It seems as if they've sent the first reel they could get their hands on to the encoding factory. Extra features are virtually non-existent - only the original trailer in very poor quality is included. Definite pro's (at least for the European mainland) are the additional sound tracks in German, French, Spanish and Italian and a wealth of languages in subtitling. The original aspect ratio of 5:3 (set in a 4:3 letterbox) is beautifully preserved.
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17 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars If you haven't seen this you haven't lived..., 24 Nov 2000
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Perhaps the greatest movie of all time, as reflected in countless polls, Some Like It Hot is a classic feel-good movie. The constant humour is a delightful mix of subtle comedy and bordering-on-farsical jokes, so there's something for everyone. Jack Lemmon has to be seen to be believed as he teams up with the great Tony Curtis and Marilyn Monroe to create an experience never to be forgotten. Be prepared for side-splitting humour as you witness Lemmon and Curtis join an all-female band - dressed as females - in a desperate bid to escape the mob after witnessing the infamous Valentine's Day Massacre. Monroe inevitably falls for Curtis, providing the required romance to complement the less serious moments. This film is a must-see for anyone, and the lack of colour will be forgotten after a few minutes. If you want to buy any video/DVD this year, this is a dead-cert winner.
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5.0 out of 5 stars some like it hot (dvd)
an excellent print of a fifty year old classic Billy Wilder film that has stood up to the test of time. Read more
Published 1 day ago by C. R. David

5.0 out of 5 stars Some Like It Hot
An absolute classic that has stood the test of time.Jack Lemmon, Tony Curtis and Marily Monroe in their prime - Jack Lemmon particularly funny as a man who disguises himself as a... Read more
Published 1 month ago by B. Mathews

5.0 out of 5 stars one of the best comedy ever
I've already watch it a couple of times, and I look forward to watching it
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Published 5 months ago by M. GRANGER

5.0 out of 5 stars Some like it hotter
A fine piece of script writing and production, this film is seemingly unbeatable for the laughs and smirks, along with George Raft and MM. Read more
Published 5 months ago by T. W. Verney

5.0 out of 5 stars Close to perfect
This film appeals on so many levels - it's a farce, a sophisticated comedy, a gangster movie, a musical - some classic lines and probably a good contender for the best last line... Read more
Published 13 months ago by The Cheerful Teacher

5.0 out of 5 stars The most fun anyone can get from a movie
Some Like It Hot could be the funniest film ever made. It certainly is one of the funniest films I've ever seen. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Vote for Pedro

5.0 out of 5 stars A classic comedy, essential to your collection
I absolutely love this film! Marilyn Monroe shines as Sugar, the ukelele player.
The plot twists are so unexpected that the audience is constantly on their toes and the... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Camilla Lea

3.0 out of 5 stars A much over-rated film
I am sorry if I appear awkward, but I simply cannot join in the acclaim that this film has been accorded, and to pronounce it as 'the funniest film' ever made is simply... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Mr. Kenneth J. Hodges

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Well nobody's perfect - that is of course Billy Wilder on top form. A true classic in every sense of the word, a truly sparkling script and 3 central performances that just cannot... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Simply the Best
Quite simply this has to be one of the finest films ever made. It marries the gangster genre so beloved of Warner Brothers with slick comic dialogue, farce and a helping of... Read more
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