Comments on: Friday Film Review: How to Steal a Million

By: Jayne

Jayne — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:30:36 +0000

If you need an instant fix and are a member of Netflix, they have it available for instant streaming.

By: Cheryl S

Cheryl S — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:15:57 +0000

This was one of the first romantic comedies I ever saw. I saw it at a cinema and let me tell you, a close up of Peter O’Toole’s eyes was enough to turn a young girl’s head right there and then.

The film was wonderful; it was light, funny, oh so chic… and the two leads were fantastic together.

I strongly recall those eyes, Audrey being winsome – but the highlight for me was the scene where they are ‘so uncomfortable’ hiding in the broom closet.

Yes there were shades of ‘Faking it.’ in there. I wonder if that is one of the reasons I loved that book too.

I want to go out and find the film now.

Thanks for the memories.

By: Kelly Maher

Kelly Maher — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 17:02:08 +0000

I *adore* this movie! I bought it as soon as it came out on DVD. In fact, I can spot it in my collection from where I’m sitting, and I’m tempted to throw it in while I clean :) Glad to see so many others who love it as much as I do!

By: brooksse

brooksse — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 00:34:11 +0000

I need to rent this movie… I haven’t seen it in years.

Audrey Hepburn was truly one of a kind… she brought a touch of class and sophistication to every film she made. I also loved her and Cary Grant in Charade, mainly because it paired my favorite actor and favorite actress. And Breakfast at Tiffany is one of my all time favorite movies. I can’t imagine anyone but Audrey Hepburn in the role of Holly Golightly.

And Peter O’Toole was perfect in this film, at the top of his game. I sigh just thinking about him in this movie. I always thought he was a great actor, but this film was the one that made me realize what a great romantic lead he was.

This is a perfect example of a smart and sophisticated romantic comedy.

By: Jayne

Jayne — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 20:03:18 +0000

@MaryK: Oh, those blue, blue eyes over the edge of the Van Gogh. Only it's Bonnet's Van Gogh instead of Van Gogh's Van Gogh. ;)

By: Jayne

Jayne — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 20:01:21 +0000

@Evangeline: Gah! Wyler has fun with it too. Why can I never keep those two directors straight?

By: Evangeline

Evangeline — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 19:35:58 +0000

The director was actually William Wyler. :) But I agree-charming, witty movie. And I want that lace outfit Audrey wore in the restaurant!

By: Moth

Moth — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:51:19 +0000

I just watched this on Netflix. I love the scene in the closet.

By: MaryK

MaryK — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:42:32 +0000

Oh, Peter O'Toole! I wouldn’t like this movie nearly as much if he wasn’t in it.

The first scene that comes to mind is when she catches him in the house, and he looks over the painting. Those eyes!

By: Mfred

Mfred — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:32:32 +0000

er– in LOVE with Peter O’Toole

By: Mfred

Mfred — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:32:17 +0000

How strange, I just watched this movie for the first time! I luuuurved it! And I also immediately noticed the resemblance to Faking It, which I also luuuuurve.

Plus, now I am in live with Peter O’Toole.

By: Dani

Dani — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 14:41:42 +0000

what i remember about this film is laughing so much at everything. it’s truly a romantic comedy, unlike some of the stuff that’s marketed as rom-com today.

By: Marsha

Marsha — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 14:17:36 +0000

I love just about anything with Audrey Hepburn, and ‘How To Steal a Million’ is one of my faves.

By: Lana

Lana — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 12:20:26 +0000

This is one of my favorite movies! It’s so much fun and full of cheek. How could you not love a movie where Peter O’Toole hits himself over the head with a bucket because Audrey Hepburn is just so… Audrey. :)

By: Jayne

Jayne — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 12:13:46 +0000

@Sally: I read a review on the movie in which someone said her clothes were awful and I thought, "What? Her clothes are fantastic." They're simple, elegant and make her look like, pardon the pun, a million dollars.

By: Jayne

Jayne — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 12:09:32 +0000

@Louisa Edwards: The chemistry between the two stars is wonderful. I especially like the scenes when O'Toole is planning the heist and Auburn is obviously wondering how on earth he could be a successful art thief.

By: Sally

Sally — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 12:02:15 +0000

This is one of my favorite films. Her clothes are wonderful aren’t they? I especially like the outfit in the bar scene–the hat with the veil. Whenever I’m a little blue, I watch this film and it cheers me right up.

By: Louisa Edwards

Louisa Edwards — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 11:58:06 +0000

This is one of those movies that made a huge impression on me when I was in high school, and has totally stuck with me. Hepburn and O’Toole have fantastic chemistry, and the plot reads like a romance novel–actually, it reads kind of like one of my favorites, FAKING IT by Jennifer Crusie! Some similar themes, although the actual characters and story are entirely different.

Thanks for reminding me about How To Steal a Million and making me want to see it again!