Movie Monday: Paris When It Sizzles (1964)

It has been a while since I reviewed a Audrey Hepburn film and, in my opinion, that is just unacceptable! So today that changes! The featured film this Movie Monday, and one of my favorite Audrey Hepburn movies, is Paris When It Sizzles!

Back when this film premiered, Paris When It Sizzles was not a considered a classic. This was actually one of Hepburn’s more underrated movies, but I cannot understand why! The storyline in this film is full of creativity and excitement!

There is also a lot of humor that is found within the lines and story plot of Paris When It Sizzles. Typically, when I look for a classic film with a lot of humor I might turn to a Cary Grant movie, but this is one that should be added to all of our lists. Paris When It Sizzles is memorable in that way. It will become one of your favorite movies before you even get a chance to think about it. At least, that is what happened to me.

When I originally watched Paris When It Sizzles I felt an instant love for this movie! It seemed like both those who created this film and the actors had a fun time making the movie which transcended to the audience. For those who have not watched this movie yet, I will not spoil the plot for you. However, I will say that this may be a little confusing for the person who does not like stories within a story. That may be the very reason that the critic of the 1960’s did not like Paris When It Sizzles.

Of all of the movies I have watched, I must say that Paris When It Sizzles is the most original. Never have I seen a film quite the same or one this creative. Although it may seem like an unlikely duo, Audrey Hepburn and William Holden actually make a pretty great team!

Like any good Audrey Hepburn movie, Paris When It Sizzles has wonderful fashion. With hints of the 1960’s and a larger colors palette, Hepburn maintains her classic silhouettes and timelessness. Of course, this is the time era of French buns and fancy undos for Hepburn, but all of that just adds to the modernity of this point in her career.

Last but not lest, if you need a little more motivation to go watch this movie, there is a little segment of a special song sang by the one and only Frank Sinatra that is featured in Paris When It Sizzles! I don’t know about you, but Sinatra is one of my all time favorite artists! This little special song is reason enough for me to make Paris When It Sizzles a regular film in my rolodex of movies to watch.

Much Love,

Sarah