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Paris When It Sizzles [1964] [DVD]

DVD ~ William Holden
3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: William Holden, Audrey Hepburn, Grégoire Aslan, Raymond Bussières, Christian Duvaleix
  • Directors: Richard Quine
  • Writers: George Axelrod, Henri Jeanson, Julien Duvivier
  • Producers: Richard Quine, Carter De Haven Jr., George Axelrod, John R. Coonan
  • Format: PAL, Widescreen
  • Language English
  • Subtitles: Arabic, Bulgarian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Icelandic, Norwegian, Polish, Swedish, Turkish
  • 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: Paramount Home Entertainment
  • DVD Release Date: 3 Sep 2001
  • Run Time: 106 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00005Q59O
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 22,749 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Paris When It Sizzles is an unusual screwball comedy to say the least. Whether it works is another matter, but the premise and humour are interesting enough to make it enjoyable. The basic problem with the film is its two stars: William Holden and Audrey Hepburn hardly sizzle with onscreen chemistry, and Hepburn's character, Miss Simpson, falls far too easily into the hands of Holden's drunken screen writer. However, the story is an interesting play on the typical Hollywood romance, with two plot lines running in parallel to each other. Holden's Richard Benson has only two days to finish a script for an enigmatic producer (Noel Coward). Hepburn's Miss Simpson is drafted in as the typist and as the script is dictated it manifests itself on the screen, allowing the two lead characters to play out any number of romantic stories. It's the cameo appearances in the imaginary world that really steal the show, with the blink-and-you'll-miss-it last screen appearance by Marlene Dietrich, as well as Tony Curtis having fun with his own screen persona. It's not one of Hepburn or Holden's best, but is worth a look purely for the interesting slant on the mechanical nature of Hollywood's romances.

On the DVD Paris When It Sizzles offers little of any note in regards to special features, with only an extended trailer (which seems to try and sell the film on the merits of the stars alone). The mono soundtrack is nothing special, though the print has cleaned up nicely, offering a 1.78:1 widescreen picture that brings the Technicolor to life. --Nikki Disney



DVD Description

DVD Special Features
Theatrical Trailer
Languages: English
Subtitles: English for the Hearing Impaired, English, Arabic, Bulgarian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, German, Hungarian, Icelandic, Norwegian, Polish, Romanian, Swedish, Turkish.
Running Time: 106 mins approx
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15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Sizzling? No, but definitely worth a look, 5 Feb 2003
The two stars of PARIS WHEN IT SIZZLES look uncomfortable in this - there's no denying it. Gone is the chemistry Holden and Hepburn obviously shared when filming SABRINA. Anyone who watches SABRINA and then watches PARIS cannot fail to notice the difference. It's hard to believe these are the same actors.

PARIS WHEN IT SIZZLES is a lightweight, frothy affair, intended as a madcap comedy. Unfortunately, it falls flat on it's face in the comedy stakes, despite both star's obvious best efforts. It appears they are trying too hard, and with good reason. Both were trying to be 'friends', but much water had gone under the bridge in the ten years since SABRINA (a wonderful romantic comedy, directed by Billy Wilder)was made.

At the time when SABRINA was being filmed (1954), Hepburn and Holden fell very deeply in love, and this is evident when watching them at that time, very obviously 'sizzling'. Sadly the relationship went sour, and Hepburn married someone other than the already married Holden. She got over it; he didn't. Holden sank deeply into alcoholism, and later professed Hepburn to be the love of his life.

PARIS WHEN IT SIZZLES is the first and last film Holden and Hepburn made together since SABRINA, and little wonder. PARIS is worth a look to see the discomfort of lost love between the two stars, and sadly the descent of Holden (who was later to recover his failing career in exceptional style with THE WILD BUNCH and NETWORK, the latter of which he received an Oscar nomination for.).

Otherwise, PARIS is worth a look only for the cameo appearances of Tony Curtis, Marlene Dietrich, Noel Coward and Mel Ferrer (Hepburn's husband).

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Oh Dear.....what a disappointment........., 21 Jun 2007
By Louise ROONEY "loulawton" (UK) - See all my reviews
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The only saving grace for me was Noel Cowards portrayal as the enigmatic catalyst behind the Holden/Hepburn relationship in the film. Really thought that it was going to more, what a terrible vehicle for Hepburn and actually the real life relationship between the two just didn't transpose to screen. Hey ho, you can't win em all!!
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8 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Paris When It Sizzles, 22 Sep 2004
This is a very likeable film. It was a brave choice to set the film inside a duplex hotel room and keep the conversation and electricity of ideas flowing without any major bloomers, but it was successfully achieved. The direction itself is nothing more than charming, but does it need to be? The actors keep the screen fizzing with excitement; Holden's comic timing and world weary commentary is near perfect and Hepburn's role is lovingly delerious enough for her not to go unnoticed.
The plot is individual and uncomplicated, and yet sophisticated enough not to bore even the most urbane of tastes. The music is romantic and naive and yet, quite obviously from my own enjoyment, timeless.
There is nothing to dislike about the production, it is escapist, but then it doesn't pretend to be anything else.
Who wants the reality when the dream is just so much better?
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5.0 out of 5 stars Paris when it sizzles
As this was a present for a friend I personally did not watch this film, but my friend said it was a great film and enjoyed it very much.
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This film sizzles. Many criticise the chemistry but this is not a love at first sight film this is a winning of a girl's heart from a younger more handsome man. Read more
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