Fashion photographer Dick Avery (Fred Astaire), in search for an intellectual backdrop for an air-headed model, expropriates a Greenwich Village bookstore. When the photo session is over the store is left in a shambles, much to the dismay of salesgirl Jo Stockton (Audrey Hepburn). After seeing her in a photo's background, Jo is offered a modeling contract, which she reluctantly accepts only because it includes a trip to Paris.
As much as I enjoy Hepburn and generally enjoy Astaire, I found this film very lacking. It was rather boring, the romance seemed forced, and the extended dance scene in the bohemian café did nothing for me. It seemed more like talent wasted than anything else. I did like Astaire's matador dance, but that was about it.
Of the Hepburn movies I have seen (approximately eight), this ranks as the lowest so far. I hate to say it, but it is so... a second viewing may change my mind, but it is not a viewing I am eager to have.
As much as I enjoy Hepburn and generally enjoy Astaire, I found this film very lacking. It was rather boring, the romance seemed forced, and the extended dance scene in the bohemian café did nothing for me. It seemed more like talent wasted than anything else. I did like Astaire's matador dance, but that was about it.
Of the Hepburn movies I have seen (approximately eight), this ranks as the lowest so far. I hate to say it, but it is so... a second viewing may change my mind, but it is not a viewing I am eager to have.