Aedonerre I gave this film a 9 out of 10, because it was exactly what I expected it to be.

Doomtomylo a film so unique, intoxicating and bizarre that it not only demands another viewing, but is also forgivable as a satirical comedy where the jokes eventually take the back seat.

Lidia Draper Great example of an old-fashioned, pure-at-heart escapist event movie that doesn't pretend to be anything that it's not and has boat loads of fun being its own ludicrous self.

Philippa All of these films share one commonality, that being a kind of emotional center that humanizes a cast of monsters.

Cheese Hoven This mildly amusing and inoffensive comedy was so popular in its time that it spawned two sequels with the now rather dated character of Mr Belvedere in them. Those new to it now will probably wonder why. I actually found the opening scenes before Belvedere arrives the best part. A delightful introduction of the nosey neighbours, a gossipy mother and effete flower breeding son, made me expectant that this would be a classic. Alas, the appearance of Belvedere, like the appearance of the title character in Beetlejuice, changes that. The Belvedere character is one familiar to American comedy, basically the snotty and detached butler that has become a staple of comedies from the fresh prince of Bel Air to Arthur. Belvedere adds one ingredient, however, in that he's a genius. I must confess to finding his shtick somewhat wearisome and the storyline in no way accounts for why the children take to him so much. They take to him simply because the plot demands they should take to him. Perhaps we should not expect too much from what was meant to be a light hearted comedy. The plot, such as it is, soon founders, but it is basically a series of contrivances anyway. This is not to say that there is not a certain amount of charming comedy to be had; I found the scene where Belvedere is discovered in his dressing gown apparently drinking gin with Maureen O'Hara, very skillfully done. But a lot depends on how one warms to Belvedere which I failed to do.However the plot turns messy when Belvedere is revealed to have written a successful novel. Why would such a genius engage in writing such a trashy piece of gossip? And why wouldn't the towns folk be rather put out to have their peccadilloes so publicly aired? The final scene where Belvedere passes the blame to the nosey flower breeder fails to convince for a number of reasons and leaves a bitter aftertaste in the mouth.

BigWhiskers I had never seen this movie before and was curious about it. What a disappointment - there is nothing to like about it - especially Clifton Webbs annoying portrayal of an arrogant know it all jerk. There is nothing funny or humorous , all it had me thinking was why he didn't get his ass kicked and thrown out. The way he treats the kids is mean and awful and the way the whole plot is written out is nothing more than showing how mean spirited and arrogant people can be in using and hurting others. From the rat faced neighbor to the snooty boss and secretaries - this movie is just plain mean and unpleasant. And then they made that awful sitcom with the equally annoying Christopher Hewett playing the 1980's version of Mr Belvedere. 1/10

ehvanzandt This is a wonderful movie. It get's the point across beautifully. It is witty, it has style, it has charm. And it has a flaw! A major flaw as do most of the movies made. Believability is marred by one big giant mistake.In my copy of this movie---which I purchased---when Tacey comes home because Tony has an upset stomach and the snoopy neighbor Mr. Appleton comes over--when he leaves, the closing of the front door tells us this is a sound-stage and believability is gone! Just about every movie made, the door gives believability a heave-ho, a great big kick out the door.Front doors of houses and even some apartments make a whoosh sound when opened or closed. They don't bang. And there is another sound of the latch clicking.Furthermore a front door is heavy. The sound production staff---if they want to garner your attention on the story and keep it alive, have got to do something about this. Because my attention to the storyline is lost.If this seems like nitpicking to readers, wait until they watch a movie and hear the front door bang and they will know exactly what I am talking about.

bkoganbing With Sitting Pretty, Clifton Webb created his most enduring film character, the aesthetic and acid tongue, self-styled genius, Mr. Lynn Belvedere. He enters the lives of the King family by answering an advertisement Maureen O'Hara puts in a paper about needing a live-in baby sitter.Never assume folks, Maureen doesn't specify the gender of whom she seeks and with that first name of Mr. Belvedere she and husband Robert Young assume they've got themselves a female. Belvedere moves in and he's quite the character. I'm not sure there's a subject or a field he's not well versed in and he's not above letting one know it. Thanks to a fussy busybody neighbor, Richard Haydn, Webb and O'Hara become the focal point of a lot of neighborhood gossip.Clifton Webb never had any luck with his three Oscar nominations. In 1944 for Laura he lost to Barry Fitzgerald in Going My Way. In 1946 in The Razor's Edge he lost to Harold Russell in The Best Years of Our Lives. Those two were for Best Supporting Actor, but in 1948 he was nominated for Best Actor and this time lost to the greatest actor of his generation playing arguably the greatest acting role ever, Laurence Olivier as Hamlet.Robert Young as O'Hara's husband is not generally commented on, but I've always had the sneaking suspicion that some astute casting directors saw Young in this film and decided he'd be perfect as THE television suburban all American father when it came time to casting Father Knows Best. For some reason Maureen O'Hara gave this film a fast mention in her recent memoirs and didn't discuss it at all. I'm not sure why, she certainly did well enough in it.Richard Haydn is also not commented on too much, mainly because he was playing a very typical Richard Haydn part. Clifton Webb of course was the cinema's closest thing for almost 20 years to an out gay actor and I'm sure Mr. Belvedere if done today would be more explicitly gay. So would that first meeting of Haydn and Webb where today it would be shown for exactly what it is, Haydn trying to pick up Webb and Webb turning the prospect down cold.Almost sixty years later, Sitting Pretty has not lost a bit of its entertainment value. Clifton Webb's Mr. Belevedere is an enduring cinema legend. I only wish the two succeeding Belvedere films were shown. I've never seen either of them as of today and don't ever even recall them being broadcast.