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Love In The Afternoon | Actors/Actresses: - Gary Cooper - Audrey Hepburn - Billy Wilder - Maurice Chevalier One of Wilder's Lesser Efforts Looks like I'm going to be going in the opposite direction of most reviewers when I say I didn't much care for this romantic comedy from director Billy Wilder. I've made it a point to see as many of Wilder's films as I can, and I found that this film was missing the edge that his others have. The basic story is wealthy ladies man Gary Cooper who has many women in every town he travels to, becomes involved with a mysterious, apparently experienced Audrey Hepburn, who in reality is a student and lives with her detective father Maurice Chevalier. She falls for him quickly, and he gradually begins to fall for her, despite knowing remarkably little about her. But can such an oddly matched couple find lasting love together? There is some sharp dialogue in the film, as one would expect from Wilder. He also knows how to milk a gag for what it's worth. The ending is also very satisfying, something he was known for. But all of that didn't add up to enough for me to really like the film. Hepburn lights up the screen as she usually did. Cooper, however, I think was not the best choice, lacking the worldly quality of a playboy. He is also badly photographed in the film, although I have read that it was done purposely to downplay his age. As for the frequently discussed age gap between the stars, they're both adults so it was not a big deal to me. However, their lack of real chemistry and the thinness of the plot was a bigger deal. In the hands of a director like Wilder, I expected more substance and polish. This is certainly one of his lesser efforts. A beautiful story about love found in unexpected ways. "Love in the Afternoon" is a beautiful tale of a young woman,Audrey Hepburn, growing up in Paris and her father is a private eye who for years has been traching the affairs of a "Playboy", Gary Cooper. She has fallen in love with Cooper even before she has meet him, she sails into rescue him before on of his lovers husbands slices him open. Hepburn turns the tables on Cooper and becomes the mysteriouse woman/girl who will not fall under his spell. Cooper is taunted by the background that Hepburn gives to him relating her tales of torrid love affairs she has had over the years. Cooper finally doesn't know which way is up and needs to find out who this beautiful temptress really is. This movie is by far one of the best movies to see either Hepburn or Cooper in. Cooper may be a little on the older side for this role but then anyone opposite of Hepburn would look older than the forever young Hepburn. I highly recommend this movie. Wilder's Parisian souffle With two of Hollywood's most glamorous stars, and (despite the silly plot) a sharp and witty script, this film is an evergreen, and one I never tire of watching. The romantic cat and mouse game played by Hepburn to intrigue and win Cooper's heart is all very innocent and sweet, and I always shed a few tears at the magical ending. The b Buy Love In The Afternoon at Amazon.com Buy posters at Allposters.com Jamster - the latest ringtones for your phone!  Search with Walhello on the Internet on Love In The Afternoon Search with the Priority Search Engine on Love In The Afternoon This page in other languages: Suomeksi | Nederlands | Deutsch
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