What's New Pussycat?
What's New Pussycat?
| 22 June 1965 (USA)
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A playboy who refuses to give up his hedonistic lifestyle to settle down and marry his true love seeks help from a demented psychoanalyst who is having romantic problems of his own.

Reviews
WillSushyMedia This movie was so-so. It had it's moments, but wasn't the greatest.
Sammy-Jo Cervantes There are moments that feel comical, some horrific, and some downright inspiring but the tonal shifts hardly matter as the end results come to a film that's perfect for this time.
Yash Wade Close shines in drama with strong language, adult themes.
Cassandra Story: It's very simple but honestly that is fine.
loisloon The only thing this movie has going for it is the hot girls. Women looked good back then. They knew how to dress. The males in this cast had no idea how to be funny. Typical Hollywood junk, the only reason people went to the movies to see crap like this was because TV back then was even worse. Also, a movie ticket cost about 50 cents and a bag of popcorn was 10 cents. If you want to see a funny movie from the same period that was a million times better, check out "A Guide for a Married Man".
TheLittleSongbird A film that's not that bad, with some great things, but not hugely great either. Because there were for me a number of good as well as an equal amount of bad, What's New Pussycat initially was not an easy film to rate, as of now it personally was a mixed bag. The sets/scenery are pretty and while very 60s the costumes and fashions are as well(eg. Peter O'Toole's green jacket). Paris also has a very nostalgic atmosphere which really suited the film well. One of the best things about What's New Pussycat is the music, with a score that's full of energy and endearing sentiment and Tom Jones' title song more than deserving of its iconic status(being one of his most well-known songs). Other great things were the well-animated and brilliantly done animated title sequence, Peter Sellers- while at times trying too hard- who is hilarious and has the best moments and Paula Prentiss who is very sensual and she certainly tickles the funnybone. Woody Allen overacts in places(ie. the sauna scene) but is also very funny, almost as funny as Sellers in fact. Romy Schneider and Ursula Andress ooze sex appeal and have degrees of charm and Capucine is classy elegance personified. And there are some great moments, especially the nightclub, Richard Burton's very brief cameo in a nice 10-seconds-at most exchange between him and O'Toole and the mock suicide scenes. On the other hand, much of the camera work and editing is so chaotic to the point it is enough to induce a dizzy spell or two. Clive Donner's direction is both erratic and unimaginative, rather too serious when compared to the manic energy in the script. Speaking of the script, there is a fair share of witty, hilarious lines but some of it is forced and contrived, this was Allen very early in his career where he was yet to find his feet properly for some years yet. While mostly very energetic, it also could have done with a lighter touch. Peter O'Toole was a great actor and while ardent he doesn't yet look very comfortable in comedy, when you compare him to Sellers and Allen O'Toole did seem too subdued and while a lot might like that it was jarring to me afraid to say. The climax also felt very drawn out and instead of being genuinely amusing there was a feeling of trying too hard. As well as the editing and the direction it was the story where What's New Pussycat is least good, not dull as such but it was very all-over-the-place, was constantly jumping around and was not easy to follow. All in all, not terrible but very mixed feelings here. 5/10 Bethany Cox
Ru Sil I wouldn't have guessed that Peter O'Toole has such a talent for comedy. Under a messy appearance, the movie, which is one of my favorites, has a clever and funny script. It's one of the best comments on marriage and monogamy, and it benefits from talented actors who, above all, seem to be having fun in their roles. Their enjoyment is transmitted to the viewers, and so it is a genuinely "feel-good" movie. Part sophisticated comedy, part slapstick, "What's New Pussycat" is a wild experience only for those with a strong sense of humor. It never fails to put me in a good mood. The soundtrack is fabulous! Peter O'Toole in his gorgeous forest green jacket is unforgettable.
Petri Pelkonen Michael James (Peter O'Toole) loves the ladies.The problem is his fiancée Carole Werner (Romy Schneider) and the difficulty of staying faithful.But cheating is too easy when there are dozens of women around you all the time.So he tries to seek help from this shrink, Dr.Fritz Fassbender (Peter Sellers) who's a little eccentric.You can't get too much help from Dr.Fassbender since he's busy stalking his patient Renée Lefebvre (Capucine).Eventually Renée falls for Michael.And there's also this little man called Victor Shakapopulis (Woody Allen) who's in his dream job.He's the un-dresser for strippers.Poor Victor! What's New Pussycat (1965) was Woody Allen's debut in the movie world.He's behind the screenplay.He could do it then and he can do it now.Great writing and acting that's so typical to Woody.It was directed by Clive Donner and partially by Richard Talmadge.The legendary title song was made by Burt Bacharach and Hal David.It's sung by the one and only Tom Jones.Peter O'Toole is fantastic in the lead.It was hilarious to see him as a schoolboy in the flashback sequence.Peter Sellers is hilarious as always.This time with an accent.Richard Burton appears as Man in Strip Club.And let's not forget all those lovely ladies.I mean, Romy Schneider and Capucine, with Paula Prentiss (Liz) and Ursula Andress (Rita).I found a VHS version of this movie yesterday so I decided to buy it for 1 euro.The movie is highly sexual and therefore not for kiddies.It has got a lot of horny men and busty women.In other words all the things a good movie needs.