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Operation Petticoat

Operation Petticoat

1959
Romance, Comedy
2h 4m
World War 2 comedy about a submarine commander who finds himself stuck with a decrepit (and pink) sub, a con-man executive officer and a group of army nurses. (imdb)

Operation Petticoat

1959
Romance, Comedy
2h 4m
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Rated 21 Sep 2009
75
62nd
Some of this is absolutely hilarious and remains funny, even today. However a lot of the humour based around gender is based around "oh those clumsy women and their women things" which really hasn't aged well at all. Still Cary Grant and Tony Curtis are superb and the good far outweighs the bad making this well worth seeing.
Rated 23 Apr 2008
80
75th
Hilarious. A good example of how a comedy can use risque jokes without delving into gross-out or offensive humour.
Rated 19 Mar 2022
60
62nd
This is pretty hilarious, but can we take a moment to appreciate Tony Curtis' beautiful eyes? Back to the comedy, there are a few surprisingly funny moments (blackface!) but I'm left puzzled over the statement that the Japanese don't have lingerie like that. The women are gorgeous in uniform but I wish they had more variety in gags. Fav scene: pulling up at the end and wishing they arrived at nighttime instead.
Rated 02 Mar 2021
60
20th
Cary Grant stars as commander of a ramshackle submarine, while Tony Curtis is the uptight officer swindling parts to repair it, they also have to pick-up a group of stranded nurses, which results in even more shenanigans. This is nothing special, but still amusing and watchable thanks to Grant and Curtis. Edwards does manage to screw up some jokes by not delivering the punchline visually on time.
Rated 17 Aug 2020
70
65th
Very of its time, but enjoyable.
Rated 05 Apr 2020
79
75th
It's two hours of nothing happening on a submarine so it has no right to be as amazingly enjoyable as it was. I thought Grant as the sub Captain was gonna be an average role for him, but he is on top of his game as this world-weary, sarcastic Captain who just wants to do things by the book and get the job over with. The problem is red tape and Tony Curtis are getting in the way of that and then OH NO a bunch of women come on board.
Rated 13 Jul 2008
84
93rd
Funny, enjoyable and heart-warming. Cary Grant and Tony Curtis are terrific as usual.
Rated 19 Feb 2022
82
51st
Fairly fun movie, though very far-fetched.
Rated 18 Dec 2020
80
37th
Viewed December 15, 2020.
Rated 29 Jul 2019
4
16th
Cary Grant was such a consummate professional. His performance as the sub captain thinly veiling his exasperation is the best thing about this lumbering comedy which, scattered titters aside, is dreary when it's not being misogynistic. Tony Curtis is an obnoxious presence throughout.
Rated 24 Aug 2017
89
63rd
Very entertaining. It's more comedy than romance.
Rated 17 Jan 2011
70
67th
Occasionally very funny, but always at the very least extremely charming.
Rated 01 Feb 2010
71
17th
Sexist and dated WW II comedy that still has a few good laughs.
Rated 10 Jan 2009
78
49th
It's bizarre and apparently influenced the Beatles .. Ok so its far fetched but its surprisingly ok.
Rated 09 Jan 2009
85
61st
Charming and funny even today....
Rated 02 Mar 2007
60
62nd
Quite funny.

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