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There's no way I can possibly love it entirely but I just think its ridiculously bad, but enjoyable at the same time.

Very good movie overall, highly recommended. Most of the negative reviews don't have any merit and are all pollitically based. Give this movie a chance at least, and it might give you a different perspective.

While Designing Woman isn't as famous as other romantic classics, like Pillow Talk or Woman of the Year, there's a lot to love about this hidden gem from 1957. On a sad note, Humphrey Bogart was dying during the filming of this movie. Lauren Bacall said in her autobiography that Gregory Peck was a wonderful friend to them, and that his kindness and strength helped her survive the terrible tragedy. So, in case you sense any sort of tension in Lauren's performance, I hope you'll cut her some slack.Lauren plays a fashion designer, and Greg plays a sports writer. They fall in love and get married, but after their impulsive decision, they soon find they have very little in common. My favorite scene is when they are ordering at a restaurant. Lauren has previously revealed that she eats a lot when she's happy and in love, so when she orders a humungous meal, she looks at him sheepishly as they both realize she's fallen in love with him. It reminds me of the fantastic line from Sex, Lies and Videotape that Andie MacDowell says: "The last time I was happy, I got so fat!" All in all, it's pretty funny, with jokes about hangovers, sex, and infidelity that snuck past the strict Hollywood censors. If you like either of the leads, or if you like cute, smart flicks from the 1950s, give this one a try. It's as if Lauren's character from How to Marry a Millionaire met Greg's character from Roman Holiday and fell in love!

Somebody once defined a critic as a person "who leaves no turn unstoned". If this description applies to you then be warned at the outset: this film is not for you. You will find more holes here than in the proverbial tea strainer.If, however, it's a simple, uncomplicated tale you're looking for with interesting sub-plots, colourful visual images and memorable all-round performances - in other words - if you're looking for 113 minutes of pure entertainment, in the true spirit of diversion, then this is the film for you.Gregory Peck and Lauren Bacall are simply delightful as the seemingly mis-matched couple whose marriage takes root against the backdrop of high-fashion, show business and the shady underworld involving corruption in sport. Together, they are unforgettable.Despite its flaws, it is essentially a fun-filled film designed (pardon the pun) for those of a fun-filled bent. Definitely not for the high- minded, fault-finding pseudo intellectuals overtly eager to practice their fancy theoretical footwork.

I mainly checked this out due to the fact that it WON the Oscar for best writing, story and screen play. Boy, 1958 must have been a very slow year. The only great thing I can say is that the costumes and gowns were beautiful - but it didn't even get nominated for that.I'm a big fan of Gregory Peck, but he was horribly miscast here. He does best when playing a sincere man with a noble cause. I don't know how or why he agreed to do this film. Laurne Bacall is very irritating in her role. Her "hair flips" get to be quite distracting. Delores Gray didn't appeal to me either - her features are much too equine to be attractive.I know this is supposed to be an attempt at comedy, but the whole fight scene where the choreographer kicks all the gangster guys to oblivion is just ridiculous.The only highlights for me were seeing Chuck Connor ("Rifleman") in a small role as a gangster, Edward Platt (Chief from "Get Smart") as the head gangster, and Mickey Shaugnessy as the punch-drunk idiot boxer who sleeps with his eyes open. It's interesting that they originally had cast James Stewart and Grace Kelly in the leads, but Stewart backed out after Kelly became engaged to Prince Ranier of Monaco. Maybe there would have been a better comedy portrayal had they been in it.I expected much more from an Oscar winner.

I watched this with my girlfriend last night. Her reaction was so-so until the ending, the wild "dance" by Jack Cole.Otherwise, some great scenes, but somewhat formulaic: sportswriter meets dress designer, let's see what happens. Peck is wonderful and Lauren Bacall shows that her beauty had only improved since TO HAVE AND HAVE NOT ten years earlier.But again, stick around for the finale. It's worth the wait.They say a comment needs ten lines.So there.And there.And there.