Yves Montand was right for the part, but the writing and development so dire that he has no chance to shine.There is no chemistry between Montand and Monroe. Perhaps they were trying to conceal their affair. One wonders why Frankie Vaughan, is never even mentioned by American reviewers. Is it because, like Montand, he is a foreigner ? He gives a first rate performance of the title-song, and "Specialisation", and partners Marilyn beautifully. Some of the closeups of Marilyn,especially in "Daddy", are badly lit and cruelly emphasise her age. Was Cukor, who disliked Marilyn, taking revenge for past misdemeanours? In the CD version of "Specialisation" there are verses not in the film. Were these added for the CD or edited out of the film? If so,why? All in all, a galaxy of star performers could not make a silk purse from this sows ear. A remark made by Marilyn about a beautiful but personally unpleasant film actress sums it up well - poison is still poison, no matter how beautiful the bottle.
Review of Let's Make Love
