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Genre: Feature Film-Comedy
Rating: NR
Release Date: 4-FEB-2003
Media Type: DVDJames Garner substitutes for Rock Hudson in this hilarious Doris Day outing. Housewife Beverly Boyer (Day) happens by chance to give an executive of Happy Soap an honest appraisal of one of his company’s products. Charmed by her forthright and honest manner, he makes Beverly the company spokesperson. When she becomes an advertising sensation, her husband (Garner) has to deal with the social ramifications of his wife making more money than he does. Day and Garner are both in good form, and Garner nicely portrays the mounting frustration of bewildered husband Gerald.
Gerald’s refusal to accept that Beverly’s new career infringes on her duties as housewife is, of course, outdated thinking today. Nevertheless, the film works and is sincerely funny. No wonder: comedian Carl Reiner cowrote the script. –Mark Savary
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March 5, 2010
#1
So I laughed during “The Thrill of It All,” but it was often due to the incredibly dated portrayals of marriage and women. For a while it seemed that Doris Day was going to demonstrate that women can and should have careers if they so choose. Then, her husband decides to pretend he’s having an affair to guilt her into returning to her ‘wifely duties’. At the end, not only does he not admit to the fake affair, she completely falls for it and leaves her job! I realize that this film was made in the early 1960s and still appreciated the acting and humor, yet would find it difficult to show to my (non-existent) children without a thorough discussion of why it’s perfectly fine for a woman to have a career. Also, what in the heck was Larry Gelbart doing writing stuff like this? I guess I associate him with shows with an edge, such as M*A*S*H, not light, traditional comedies such as this one.
March 5, 2010
#2
As a huge fan of both Doris Day and James Garner, as well as numerous movies they have made individually, I was ready for a great comedy. After all, “Send Me No Flowers” and “Pillow Talk” are classics.
How disappointing this movie was. Outside of a few laughs concerning the swimming pool, this was one boring scene after another.
Of course, it’s always great to see Edward Andrews and Burt Mustin (one of my all time favorites). But this one is best rented rather than bought….if you think you MUST see it.
March 5, 2010
#3
“The Thrill of it All” is o.k., but kind of meanders a bit due to a lack of focus in the script. I did enjoy the kids & the soap suds scene, however.
March 5, 2010
#4
this movie is truly charming buy this
March 5, 2010
#5
I don’t think that Doris Day and James Gardner could make a bad film together. They are both just wonderful!!