Skin Deep

Adam, a successful but neurotic novelist, is convinced his wife, the beautiful Molly, is having an affair. His paranoia escalates as he concocts increasingly outlandish schemes to catch her in the act. His suspicions are fueled by misunderstandings and the advice of his equally neurotic best friend, who encourages his destructive jealousy. The film follows Adam's chaotic descent into madness as he attempts to salvage his marriage while simultaneously sabotaging it.

Skin Deep was met with mixed reviews from critics and was a moderate box office success. While Bo Derek's performance and the film's visual style were occasionally praised, the comedic timing and the overall plot were often criticized for being contrived and overly reliant on slapstick. Audiences were divided, with some appreciating the lighthearted romantic comedy elements and others finding the humor to be forced.

• The film struggles with a weak and predictable plot.

• Bo Derek's performance is praised, but the supporting cast and humor fall flat.

• Blake Edwards' direction is competent but lacks his usual sharp wit.

Google audience: Google users found the film to be a light and entertaining comedy, particularly enjoying Bo Derek's presence. However, many felt the plot was too simplistic and the humor did not always land effectively, leading to a generally positive but not overwhelmingly enthusiastic reception.

Blake Edwards wrote the screenplay for 'Skin Deep' in just five days, reportedly inspired by a conversation he overheard at a party about infidelity.