They say marriage puts an end to romance. And once it's over - swoosh! And you're living together out of habit without even realizing that your feelings towards your partner are gone. And usually after that the divorce comes knocking at your door and you gladly let in such a guest of honor. The only question is - what's next? I'll tell you in a minute.
This fine romantic comedy stars Jack Lemmon in one of his first leading roles and an exceptionally beautiful Judy Holliday and the name of the movie is "Phffft". No, I'm not hissing or spitting - this is really the name of the movie which roughly translates as "a sound of expressing skepticism or uncertainty". To tell you the truth, that was one of the reasons this movie attracted my attention so much; this and Jack Lemmon of course. Since I first saw him in "Some like it hot" he has become one of my favorite actors ever and "Phffft" only proves it.
The movie begins with a couple getting a divorce after eight years of marriage. And really, what could happen next? You've devoted a great part of your life to one person, cherishing, caring, sometimes arguing and sometimes being a pain in the ass but it was a big chapter of your life that you're not ready to let go that easily, or is it just me? I think when people are so long together they've abandoned romance and love they do not need to immediately file for divorce - they both need to remember what brought them this far in the first place. Is it marriage that's to blame or the whole relationship? I think in many cases people just can't tell one from the other and that's what killing the romance.
"Phffft" is a masterpiece simply because it answers all of your questions about a relationship that you didn't even know you needed answers to. The chemistry between Jack and Judy is undeniable; they live in their roles to the fullest. Running at only 88 minutes it leaves you wanting to press "replay" and watch it again, and again, and again...
This fine romantic comedy stars Jack Lemmon in one of his first leading roles and an exceptionally beautiful Judy Holliday and the name of the movie is "Phffft". No, I'm not hissing or spitting - this is really the name of the movie which roughly translates as "a sound of expressing skepticism or uncertainty". To tell you the truth, that was one of the reasons this movie attracted my attention so much; this and Jack Lemmon of course. Since I first saw him in "Some like it hot" he has become one of my favorite actors ever and "Phffft" only proves it.
The movie begins with a couple getting a divorce after eight years of marriage. And really, what could happen next? You've devoted a great part of your life to one person, cherishing, caring, sometimes arguing and sometimes being a pain in the ass but it was a big chapter of your life that you're not ready to let go that easily, or is it just me? I think when people are so long together they've abandoned romance and love they do not need to immediately file for divorce - they both need to remember what brought them this far in the first place. Is it marriage that's to blame or the whole relationship? I think in many cases people just can't tell one from the other and that's what killing the romance.
"Phffft" is a masterpiece simply because it answers all of your questions about a relationship that you didn't even know you needed answers to. The chemistry between Jack and Judy is undeniable; they live in their roles to the fullest. Running at only 88 minutes it leaves you wanting to press "replay" and watch it again, and again, and again...