vincentlynch-moonoi
As several reviewers have pointed out, this is somewhat of a remake of a Cary Grant film from 1943 -- "The More The Merrier"...which had a better cast and was more cleverly done. I'm sorry to say that there's little reason to watch this film, other than for the joy of watching Cary Grant. However, the second half of the film has more life to it than the first half, and you will laugh at Cary Grant running down the street in his undershorts.It's basically a one joke film. Two men and a woman rooming together. Nothing new here. Yes, occasionally some clever dialog, but just as often a joke carried way too far, way too long, such as the using the bathroom schedule. Been there, done that, both in the "original" and in any number of television shows.But you still have Cary Grant. And it's fun just watching and listening to him.Because it's not a very good film, it's regrettable that this was Grant's last role. I really wish he had slowly faded off into the sunset, occasionally accepting screen roles or cameos, rather than just pretty much disappearing from the public consciousness. But, his body of film work will never fade from the history of American cinematography. He was something special, even if this film was nothing special.
kenjha
During the housing shortage of the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, two men end up sharing an apartment with a woman. In this remake of "The More the Merrier," the setting shifts from WWII Washington to 1960s Tokyo and the plot has been tweaked, but it pales next to the original. Grant injects energy into the role of the matchmaker (Charles Coburn won an Oscar for the original), but it's sad that his great career came to an end in this lame comedy. Hutton, resembling a young Jimmy Stewart, is likable in the role played by Joel McCrea in the earlier film. Eggar lacks the charisma of Jean Arthur. The humor seems labored and it goes on much too long.
wes-connors
The 1964 Summer Olympics result in a tremendous housing shortage in Tokyo; so, suave British businessman Cary Grant (as William Rutland) can't get a hotel room. With no alternative, he decides to answer an apartment to share posting. Soon, silver-haired Mr. Grant is moving in with beautiful young Samantha Eggar (as Christine Easton). Grant is a little miffed when Ms. Eggar implies her boarder is too old for romance, but he's happily married. Moreover, Eggar is engaged.Next, Grant meets tall, dark, and handsome Jim Hutton (as Steve Davis), and decides he'd be better mate for Eggar than fiancé John Standing (as Julius Haversack). Grant has Mr. Hutton, an early-arriving Olympian waiting for his own accommodations to become available, make it "Three's a Crowd" in Eggar's apartment. Eventually, Grant decides to play matchmaker.The plot ("The More the Merrier") and situation are nothing new, but the cast makes it enjoyable. Grant is especially noteworthy in the scenes after he moves in to Eggar's apartment. His comic physical timing and delivery of lines is often impeccable. There was certainly no reason for Grant to retire, since he appears to have lost little due to age; and, his presence alone made the film a hit. "Walk, Don't Run" is way too long; but, spending two hours in an air-conditioned theater with Cary Grant must have been a cool way to spend time in the summer of 1966.****** Walk, Don't Run (6/29/66) Charles Walters ~ Cary Grant, Samantha Eggar, Jim Hutton, John Standing
DKosty123
Cary Grant's last film is in many ways a typical Grant performance. He does light romantic comedy in this 1 more time. The supporting cast is OK with the late Jim Hutton being the most talented.The film itself is amusing but kind of rough around it's edges. I am not sure why, but the pace of this film doesn't feel entirely right. Maybe it has to do with Grants advancing age or maybe the Director was trying something new which just doesn't work all the time.Whatever it is, the chemistry between the actors & actresses suffer & it shows in the film. Granted, this is not supposed to be art though this role for Grant is pretty much typical of his other films. There are a few decent laughs in this one & if you like Cary Grant, enough here to watch.Don't mistake it with his classic work like in the film North By NorthWest. Call this one way far east.
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