Perfect Friday

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Perfect Friday

We can consider it a priceless jewel. In fact, apart from the story itself, it is a plunge into the past, not at all contrived since this film was actually shot in 1970. A quiet London, a truly British atmosphere, with sober and funny dialogues (priceless the last exchange of lines between the two protagonists, while their woman takes off). The three main characters played by three fantastic actors, perfectly at ease, do what British cinema does best: be perfect (how can one not notice for instance the theatrical performance of David Warner-Lord Dorset). Watching it today, one longs for an era of optimism made up of beautiful cars, pretty girls in miniskirts, an airport not in a state of war that seems to offer anyone at any time the possibility of escaping to exotic and adventurous destinations without too many controls. A must-see, because it never bores and makes one spend some time in serenity.

Much the same plot skeleton as the great 1988 Cleese-Kline-Palin-Curtis caper movie, but with lesser actors, not much of a script, and no real suspense or surprises. Very 1970 in style and spirit, with Ursula Andress undressed as often as possible. Not the worst heist movie ever, but far from the best.

Heist movies play out in an identical formula : Character A meets character B who introduces them to character C . They pull off a scam and it becomes a race for characters A, B and C to stab each other in the back The only difference between PERFECT Friday and other heist movies is that this one is possibly the worst directed one of the lot . Watch the scene near the start when Britt is introduced to Mr Hall in the bank . There supposed to be facing each other but by some ridiculous editing it looks like they're talking to each other's backs when the camera cuts between them . I also couldn't help noticing the poor sound editing which makes every interior scene sound like it was filmed in an empty room regardless of the location Even people who liked this movie mention Peter Hall's bizarre directing . I'm not mentioning it - I'm complaining about and helps make an already boring and unlikely story unwatchable , and I'm shocked that PERFECT Friday has an average user rating of 6.9

I did enjoy the script tight like Urusla's thighs, razor sharp dialogue, the love triangle, the comedy and the build up. One will see the ending from a mile, another won't see it coming at all. The fact it's shot in the money crazed city of London adds to the experience. Also the portrayal of the English-men with all their pretentiousness and stiffness in all the wrong places makes it a rewarding poke. The movie is directed with a swiss watchmaker's precision, twists and turns abound and it's just plain old fun, fun, fun! Clearly the cast, the writer and the director all wink towards the viewer and if you fail to notice you'll die of boredom.

It's unfortunate that this movie happened close to the end of Ursula's most successful years, as she is easily the best thing in it. Looking absolutely gorgeous-in or out of her clothes- and it must be said she is treated very much as a sex object in places, she is seen fully frontal *, while the men (admittedly pretty unattractive are kept under wraps, but you can't help seeing it as sexist and exploitative to a degree. But she is still funny and entertaining in this underrated movie. Somewhat of it's time =swinging London etc, but nevertheless deserved to be seen more than it was.

Certainly entertaining but far from a perfect heist film. Stanley Baker is a seemingly uptight bank manager (he wears a black bowler and carries a black umbrella ALWAYS) who ropes in destitute "lord" David Warner and his sexy wife (Ursula Andress) into taking part in a very convoluted plot to steal a ton of money. Director Peter Hunt relies on a lot of long shots and zooms, presumably in an attempt to build suspense, but more often than not coming off as padding. There's not much here beyond the undeniable chemistry of the three leads. Baker is terrific (cast against type as a nervous nebbish) and Warner is decidedly creepy donning various wigs and outrageous suits. Andress comes off best, giving a very funny performance.