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Critic's Choice 1963

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Critic's Choice is a 1963 American film directed by Don Weis, categorized under comedy and romance with a runtime of 1 hour and 40 minutes. The story follows New York theater critic Parker Ballantine, whose wife writes a play that forces him to choose between his profession and his marriage.

Type
Film
Year
1963
Status
Released
Runtime
100 minutes
Release date
Feb 24, 1963
Studios
Warner Bros. Pictures
Genres
Comedy, Romance
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79 /100 Solid Watch
⚡ Pacing & Momentum7.2/10
🧠 Narrative Depth7.2/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential8.9/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Feature Film #Comedy #Romance

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Critic's Choice is a 1963 American film directed by Don Weis, categorized under comedy and romance with a runtime of 1 hour and 40 minutes. The story follows New York theater critic Parker Ballantine, whose wife writes a play that forces him to choose between his profession and his marriage.

The film is based on the 1960 Broadway play of the same name by Ira Levin and features a notable cast starring Bob Hope and Lucille Ball, alongside Rip Torn, Marilyn Maxwell, Jim Backus, Marie Windsor, Jerome Cowan, and Jessie Royce Landisová.

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“A New York theater critic faces a marital crisis when his wife writes a play.”

Reasons to watch
  • Stars Bob Hope and Lucille Ball in a comedy and romance.
  • Based on the 1960 Broadway play by Ira Levin.
  • Features a supporting cast including Rip Torn, Marilyn Maxwell, and Jim Backus.
Keep in mind
  • A critic must choose between reviewing his wife's play and potentially breaking up his marriage.

Watch it if you enjoy classic romantic comedies starring Bob Hope and Lucille Ball.

This is a comedy and romance film directed by Don Weis with a runtime of 1 hour and 40 minutes.

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Is Critic's Choice (1963) worth watching?

It features a well-known cast including Bob Hope and Lucille Ball and is based on a Broadway play by Ira Levin.

What is the runtime or binge duration?

The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 40 minutes.

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Critic's Choice is a feature film rather than a television series, so it does not have episodes.

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