Pillow Talk
Universal Pictures | Release Date: October 7, 1959 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
73
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 10 Critic Reviews
Positive:
8
Mixed:
2
Negative:
0
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100
Chicago TribuneStaff (Not Credited)
Featured a strong supporting cast that included another Oscar nominee, Thelma Ritter, as a wisecracking maid, and Tony Randall as Day's fussbudget suitor. [09 Sep 2011, p.C6]
90
The Hollywood ReporterJack Moffitt
A brightly ingenious example of stimulating cinematic know-how in all departments. Read full review
83
The A.V. ClubScott Tobias
It’s the perfect first-date movie: It’s flirty and romantic and a little bit saucy, but it leaves viewers with just a peck on the cheek at the end of the night. Read full review
83
Entertainment WeeklyChris Nashawaty
Nominated for five Oscars, Pillow Talk led to two more Day/Hudson collaborations, but this is by far the best. Read full review
80
The New York TimesBosley Crowther
One of the most lively and up-to-date comedy-romances of the year. Read full review
80
EmpireWilliam Thomas
The quintessential '50s rom-com. Read full review
75
TV Guide MagazineStaff (Not Credited)
The first of the witty, well-produced sex comedies featuring Day and Hudson. Read full review
70
VarietyStaff (Not Credited)
A sleekly sophisticated production that deals chiefly with s-e-x. Read full review
60
Time OutStaff (Not Credited)
Frothily enjoyable, although in comparison with (say) the battle-of-the-sexes comedies of Hawks, it often seems complacent and shallow. Read full review
50
Chicago ReaderJonathan Rosenbaum
Compulsively mainstream as only 50s Hollywood could be, and never very funny. Read full review
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