How Sweet It Is!
How Sweet It Is!

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How Sweet It Is!

1974
Movie
Adult · 18+
64 min
English

A couple are turned on reading fantasy letters to a sexually oriented newspaper and the fantasies are acted out in vignettes as they read.

Insights

IMDb5.9/10
Director: Jerry ParisGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

A gruff, successful, and womanizing architect has a mid-life crisis and decides to pursue a younger woman, the daughter of his psychiatrist. His pursuit leads to a series of comical misunderstandings and escalating chaos as he tries to navigate the generational gap and his own immaturity. The film follows his increasingly absurd attempts to win her affection, often with disastrous and hilarious results for everyone involved.

Critical Reception

How Sweet It Is! was generally met with a lukewarm reception from critics, who found its humor to be somewhat dated and its plot predictable. While some appreciated the lighthearted comedic tone and James Caan's performance, many felt the film lacked depth and originality. Audience reception was similarly mixed, with some enjoying the straightforward comedy while others found it unremarkable.

What Reviewers Say

  • James Caan's comedic timing is a highlight, but the film struggles with a predictable plot.

  • The humor often relies on slapstick and familiar tropes, failing to offer fresh insights.

  • Considered a light, albeit somewhat forgettable, 1970s comedy.

Google audience: Google users did not provide a significant number of reviews for this film, making it difficult to establish a definitive summary of audience opinions. Early reviews suggest it was seen as a typical, somewhat light comedy of its era.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

Despite being the lead, James Caan was reportedly unhappy with the film's script and its perceived lack of comedic substance during production.

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