The Seven Year Itch (1955)

The Perfect Couple Comedy

I have always loved this movie. It is such a fun film.

Tom Ewell is perfect as the neurotic, imaginative summer "bachelor" husband. Marilyn Monroe is perfect as the bubbly blonde model from upstairs. Together they are a hilarious comedy duo.

Ewell plays a husband abandoned in the city by his wife and child as they enjoy a summer retreat, but the poor guy cannot stop living in his head. His wild imagination leads him to outrageous (and laughable) conclusions. That is until Monroe almost kills him with a potted tomato plant. Carefree and silly, she gives his dreams the possibility for reality. But once again, his imagination gets the better of him.

If you want a wholesome laugh at some truly awkward and hilarious situations, give it a try. And for the rest of you Marilyn Monroe fans, this is a must own! May 15, 2008

Marilyn's Best! Great Comedy! Great DVD!

I found this film to be very funny and it was a delight to find the jokes age very well even to this day. Although because of censorship the film has been severely watered down from the actual play upon which it is based, I still found it thoroughly funny and enjoyable watching Tom Euell's character try to resist the great temptation of cheating on his wife who is away for the holidays. Marilyn Monroe was very funny in her role and given that she was going through a tough time in real life makes it even a greater achievement to perform at the high levels that she does in this great comedy. Although she is remembered as a bimbo femme fatale her acting talents should not be overlooked as I thought she was brilliant here and even when she played her small but memorable role in "All About Eve" I was very impressed at just how good an actress she was. Unfortunately, this film was also responsible for her divorce from Joe DiMaggio shortly after.

Another great surprise was the quality of this dvd version; the bonus features has a good backstory documentary on the making of the film but more importantly, the picture and sound quality is very good indeed. There are very few picture imperfections and the sound quality is very good.

If you are looking for an entertaining comedy featuring Marilyn at her comedic best this is the dvd to get; a 53-year old comedy that still entertains today. Recommended. May 8, 2008

Great! Great! Great!

Words can't describe this fantastic movie. It's one of the great movies that the entire family can enjoy. April 5, 2008

Marilyn Shines As Brightly As Ever

Marilyn Monroe and Tom Ewell star in this classic comedy about a man whose family have gone away for the summer falling for the girl who lives in the apartment above his own. The film makes much of Marilyn's sex symbol status but also allows her to deliver a wonderful comic performance as a girl completely unaware of her new friend's seedy intentions - "Hi. It's me, don't you remember? The tomato from upstairs!". The film created the now iconic scene of Marilyn's dress being blown up by the wind from the subway below and she says with relish: "Isn't is delicious?" George Axelrod provides the witty and - for the time it was originally released - risqué script and Billy Wilder directs with his usual flair. An excellent comedy and a must-have for any Marilyn Monroe or Billy Wilder fan! February 18, 2008

I had been 'Itch'ing to see this film [for a good reason]......

When Richard Sherman (Tom Ewell) sees his wife and son off for their summer vacation to Maine, he witnesses the effects of the heat and restlessness on other husbands doing the same thing (drinking, taking up with girls, etc.). Richard vows not to follow suit with these men, but, that's truly put to the test when he encounters his beautiful upstairs neighbor (Marilyn Monroe). It's then that his imagination begins to run wild.

THE SEVEN YEAR ITCH features one of the most famous and iconic images from Marilyn Monroe's career--the scene with her in a white dress, blowing over her legs, while standing over the subway vent. Tom Ewell is wonderful as the bumbling and frustrated Richard Sherman. The fantasy sequences are truly priceless and hilarious (most notably, the scenes where Sherman fights off the advances of his secretary, his night nurse in the hospital and his wife's best friend--a nod to the beach sequence in FROM HERE TO ETERNITY). Ewell and Monroe have wonderful on screen chemistry and Monroe as a beautiful, over-the-top and insightful "nameless" actress is incomparable. Don't miss out on this great, classic comedy, directed by Billy Wilder. January 5, 2008

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