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The complete obscurity of Avanti! is a cinematic injustice that needs to be rectified. Jack Lemmon and director Billy Wilder made their share of hits together (Some Like It Hot and The Apartment, for starters), but this wry, melancholy comedy was completely out of touch with its time (which recalls a Wilder one-liner from the '70s: "Who the hell would want to be in touch with these times?"). It may have flopped badly in 1972, but it wears well in retrospect. Lemmon plays a jerk American businessman called to Italy to pick up the body of his father, who died while enjoying a secret (and, it turns out, annual) liaison with a mistress. With the help of a delightful Englishwoman (Juliet Mills) who happens to be the daughter of the "other woman," Lemmon finds himself stepping in a few of Dad's footsteps, and falling under the sway of the beguiling Italian atmosphere. A very leisurely movie, but that's part of its effect. Clive Revill delivers a gem of a performance as a heroic hotel manager, and Juliet Mills (sister of Hayley, daughter of Oscar-winner John) had her finest screen hour here. As a director, Wilder spent much of his early career camouflaging his romantic streak under a cynical front; here, despite many acerbic touches and the presence of death as the central plot device, the romance is in full flower under the rich Italian sun. --Robert Horton

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(5 stars) - Fun gentle romp
I don't remember actually seeing this in the theater when it came out but I had seen bits and pieces on TV over the years and thought I would enjoy seeing it uncut. I must admit that I really found it charming and fun, touching in many ways but played with a lot of broad humor. Not too thrilled seeing Jack Lemmon's bare butt, but the scene played well and was important to the film. I will probably dig this out now and then to watch again. The outdoor scenes are beautiful and the cast is excellent.

(4 stars) - Avanti
A typical Billy Wilder/Jack Lemon success!

For 1973, this a refreshing approach to love and comedy!

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Avanti!

(5 stars) - AVANTI
Received Dvd promptly. Fun movie, great condition. Would purchase items from this vendor again anytime.

(5 stars) - Avanti!
If you love Italy, good comedy, and wonderful entertainment, you'll love Avanti! The characters are so fun to watch and the "nude scene" is very well done and light hearted. Great story! We watched this with a friend after cooking and eating dinner together - it was perfect. We plan to watch Some Like It Hot and Irma La Douce next.

(5 stars) - A Jack Lemmon classic movie
A bedroom farce played out on a resort island in 1960/1970s Italy. Jack and Juliet Mills are superb as are the supporting cast.

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