Fascinating. Because on one hand it's a good movie - Sidney Lumet directs with sensitivity, Tab Hunter has never been better (seriously), Sophia Loren is charismatic and terrific, Jack Warden offers a strong support part, George Sanders is accomplished as Loren's lover. The black and white photography works as does the location filming.
But the movie doesn't work. I didn't buy it. Didn't buy Loren falling for Hunter, and being reluctant to leave because of her lover. I buy his infatuation. But she's too mature, too gorgeous, she has too many options.
Maybe this would've worked in Italy, war torn Italy and she's a mistress to provide and she's never felt love before. I think that's it... Loren has clearly felt love before. Hunter isn't it for him.
Maybe it would've worked Deep Blue Sea style with the lead girl being bland and dull with a dull boyfriend and this charismatic type whisks her away.
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