What a little gem of a comedy! The Southern accents of the principals requires a bit of warming to, but the clever, hip dialogue wouldn't flow as it does without it. It wouldn't be Tennessee Williams without dissecting the characters' underlying sexual issues, but that exploration is what elevates this above sitcom level contrivances.
Tony. Franciosa is the real surprise here, but John McGiver & Mabel Anderson shine as his in-laws, and Lois Nettleton morphs into the heart of the movie by the ending.
An unconventional Christmas tale, but one worth watching any time of year.
Tony. Franciosa is the real surprise here, but John McGiver & Mabel Anderson shine as his in-laws, and Lois Nettleton morphs into the heart of the movie by the ending.
An unconventional Christmas tale, but one worth watching any time of year.