A New Kind of Love
A New Kind of Love

A New Kind of Love

1963Movie110 minEnglish

A down-and-out reporter and a fashion designer fall in love in Paris.

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IMDb6.7/10
Director: Melville ShavelsonGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

A cynical, womanizing magazine columnist, Steve Hilliard, is sent to Paris to write a story about the "ideal wife." While there, he falls for Samantha Blake, a seemingly reserved woman who is actually a successful fashion designer. Steve's attempts to woo her are complicated by his own checkered past and a series of comical misunderstandings.

Critical Reception

A New Kind of Love was met with mixed reviews from critics. While some praised the chemistry between Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward and the film's witty dialogue, others found the plot to be predictable and the humor occasionally forced. Audiences generally found it to be an entertaining romantic comedy.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for the star power of Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward.
  • The romantic comedy formula is generally followed with some charming moments.
  • Some found the humor to be dated and the plot to be somewhat formulaic.

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Fun Fact

Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward, who play a couple in the film, were a real-life married couple at the time of filming, adding a layer of genuine chemistry to their on-screen performances.

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