Lollivan It's the kind of movie you'll want to see a second time with someone who hasn't seen it yet, to remember what it was like to watch it for the first time.

Ogosmith Each character in this movie — down to the smallest one — is an individual rather than a type, prone to spontaneous changes of mood and sometimes amusing outbursts of pettiness or ill humor.

Tayloriona Although I seem to have had higher expectations than I thought, the movie is super entertaining.

Lucia Ayala It's simply great fun, a winsome film and an occasionally over-the-top luxury fantasy that never flags.

weezeralfalfa Definitely fits the definition of a screwball romantic comedy to a T. For about the first half of the film, it's generally amusing, but eventually all the backstabbing and other hateful goings on gets wearing. The whole plot seems so silly. Why couldn't the question of whether Tyler(Tyrone Power) and Sara(Gene Tierney)were married be settled by demanding a marriage certificate or copy of court records(The latter was excused on the basis that the relevant courthouse had since burned down.)I haven't seen the '37 film "Love is News", upon which this film is based, but most reviews agree it is much better. I have seen the 1943 musical comedy "Sweet Rosie O'Grady", starring Betty Grable and Robert Young. This screenplay was also based upon "Love is News", and thus much resembles the present screenplay. However, I have to say that diluting the screwball comedy with musical interludes makes for a more pleasurable viewing experience. Thus, I believe that Fox's decision to make another non-musical version was wrong. I don't expect that everyone will agree but, to me, it gets too repetitive arguing whether the two are or want to be married. My guess is that I would feel the same way about "Love is News". It certainly helps that two beautiful people are the main stars. I feel that Reginald Gardner's role as Gene's alternative suitor was grossly underwritten, certainly compared to his counterpart in "Sweet Rosie O'Grady".See it, if you wish, in B&W, at YouTube.

mark.waltz This remake of "Love is News", an OK screwball comedy from 1937, is much weaker than the original for many reasons. The biggest reason is that it seems so out of place in 1948 as compared to 1937, even though it wasn't exactly great then. Once again, Tyrone Power is a reporter who wants to get the dirt on one of the world's richest bachlorettes (here Gene Tierney instead of Loretta Young). Power was perfect for romantic comedy in 1937, but 10 years have not been kind to him in several ways that has a major impact on his performance. Unlike Rock Hudson (who could do these types of roles in 1954 as well as 1964) , Power's face not only aged, but he lost the youthful glow and became much more serious looking. Probably the best looking actor in Hollywood in the 30's, Power had charm that took away from the implausibilities of the original story. By 1948, he was better off in films like "Nightmare Alley" and "The Captain From Castille", as his rugged looks had only been enhanced with age. But in comedy, he appears slightly tired and it really lessens the impact of the pairing between him and Tierney, who really has no place in comedy. A fine dramatic actress for sure, but once she starts doing pratfalls, it seems forced and she seems most uncomfortable.The major problem is that the world of 1948 was much more serious than the world of 1937, and to portray journalists preying on the rich for scandal seems out of place for front-page news. Sure, society pages, yes, but on the front page? When Europe is still in recovery, there are communist scares everywhere, things in Korea are getting hot, and race relations are beginning to boil. Power wouldn't seem right in 1948 as any type of reporter but a serious one, and working for a scandal sheet seems degrading to him. Loretta Young, who played the female lead in "Love is News", was perfectly balanced as both a dramatic and comic actress, perfectly able to deal with breaking a nail while being carried around by handsome Power. She seems to love the kinkiness of their relationship, but Tierney is awkward and even embarrassed by this. Power is still funny in spots, particularly at a society party which he shows up to embarrass Tierney.The best part of "That Wonderful Urge" is the supporting cast, particularly Lucille Watson as Tierney's aunt. She has played a variety of society dames, some domineering and cold, but mostly warm-hearted and filled with a desire to see the younger generation have the fun she probably had in the beginning of the 20th Century when she was a girl. Reginald Gardiner plays the George Sanders role here, and is merely adequate. He lacks Sander's continental charm. Chill Wills takes on the Slim Summerville role of the annoyed small town sheriff who puts Power and Tierney in jail overnight. In comparing the scenes between the two films, they are almost identical. Gene Reynolds, who could play the most obnoxious of businessmen or politicians, is delightful as a judge. Replacing Jane Darwell as Powers' landlady is future "Caged" star Hope Emerson who was just beginning her rise as an unforgettable Amazonian character actress in films."That Wonderful Urge" is not a bad film, just out of place in 1948. 20th Century Fox had better films to remake, so this was a bad choice. With comedies like "State of the Union", "Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House" and "The Egg and I" shining in 1948, "That Wonderful Urge" comes off as weak, which is acceptable in a "B" picture, but certainly not an "A".

MartinHafer This is an odd film--not because it is a remake but because both the original (LOVE IS NEWS) and the remake star Tyrone Power. It's rare to see a star do this, as the studios often remade films but hardly ever used the same actors. In addition, both films are bundled together on one DVD so you can compare them. After seeing both, I would definitely recommend you see LOVE IS NEWS, as it's superior in every way.The film is about newspaper man (Power) harassing a rich heiress (Gene Tierney) in order to make headlines. It really didn't seem to matter if his articles were true and when Gene finds out that Tyrone is NOT the man he claims to be but a reporter, she is furious. However, instead of blowing her top, she decides to give him a taste of her own medicine by announcing to all the newspapers that she and Power are married--as she knows that the papers will now make Power's life miserable as well. Oddly, in the original film, the heiress announces they are engaged--here she claims they are married--though this hardly improves the quality of the film (though it does provide a bit of sexual innuendo the original didn't have).The acting is decent enough, though I really think Loretta Young did a better job in the original--probably because she seemed to have a better gift for comedy. Also, while Tyrone tries, he just doesn't seem to have quite the charm he did in the original. Part of this is naturally because it's a remake and part of this is because the supporting characters weren't nearly as strong. In particular, the Justice of the Peace was a big weak point here, as instead of coming off as comical, he's a sadist and pretty much ignores the law--surefire comedy killers! My advice is see the original. Then, if you insist, see the remake. BUT, don't see the remake first--it just doesn't stack up well and might convince you not to bother with the first film and that would be a big mistake.

bkoganbing That Wonderful Urge turned out to be Tyrone Power's last film in the comedy vein. It's a pity that Darryl Zanuck couldn't waste a little money on an original story.If you think you've seen this film before with Power, you have. This is a remake of his film Love Is News that he did with Loretta Young back in 1936. Back then films about ditzy heiresses that the Depression era public could laugh it were in vogue. In 1948 this was very old fashioned.Still it's quite humorous as heiress Gene Tierney who is sick tired of all the bad publicity she gets, especially from Power who seems to be making a career of writing about her foibles, turns the tables on him. Tierney announces to one and all that she's engaged to be married to none other than reporter Power. Now he becomes paparazzi fodder and the tables get turned. Power's not without resources and he finds ways to make the pretend marriage both work and be annoying to Tierney. But I don't think I have to tell you where this will all end.As I said in the review of Love Is News, our fascination with heiresses from Barbara Hutton to Paris Hilton seems endless. But it all gets a bit hollow because if Tierney didn't want publicity, believe me she wouldn't get it. There are a lot of rich people out there whose lives never become tabloid stories.Still it's amusing and in the supporting cast judges Chill Wills and Gene Lockhart come out the best. In fact Lockhart seems to be continuing his role as a judge from that other 20th Century Fox classic, Miracle on 34th Street.That Wonderful Urge is a dated comedy that today's audiences will still get laughs from. We do love our ditzy heiresses.