Surprisingly incoherent and boring

I don't have all the words right now but this film is a work of art.

At first rather annoying in its heavy emphasis on reenactments, this movie ultimately proves fascinating, simply because the complicated, highly dramatic tale it tells still almost defies belief.

The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one

A sportswriter (Gregory Peck) and a fashion-designer (Lauren Bacall) marry after a whirlwind romance, and discover they have little in common.Lauren Bacall was dealing with husband Humphrey Bogart's eventually-fatal illness during the shooting. According to her autobiography, she took the role (which was originally intended for Grace Kelly) in order to avoid her home situation, but in interviews she said that this film was among her favorites, and that she desperately wanted the part, even accepting a lower salary.Now, whatever the reason, I think Bacall is right for the part. I am not a big Bacall fan, as she reminds me of Katharine Hepburn, of whom I am also not a fan. But that attitude tends to work here, because she is not supposed to be lovable -- these are two opposing personalities coming to a head! What also helps is the boxing / mob undercurrent. Although not a major part of the plot, the film gets a little more interesting when a few rough guys show up and threaten Peck directly (while being nicely dressed). You are not quite sure what direction things will go from there...

Gregory Peck certainly showed that he was adept at comedy in this 1957 film a long stream of socially conscious films which were to be his bread and butter throughout his marvelous career.The film is Damon Runyon in character all the way with the different groups in society coming together and eventually forging an alliance to fight the mob.As she did with Robert Stack, the year before in "Written on the Wind," Bacall again marries quickly, this time to Peck.When they come home, they soon see that they share so little in common. However, Peck's writings against boxing thievery gets him into trouble with the mob and the free-for-all brawl at the end is amusing.Dolores Gray is funny as the younger woman, as a punched out fighter, Mickey Shaughnessy steals the scenes that he is in and look for Chuck Connors as a fighter turned mug a riot when he pulls Peck's nose.

I watched this with my girlfriend last night. Her reaction was so-so until the ending, the wild "dance" by Jack Cole.Otherwise, some great scenes, but somewhat formulaic: sportswriter meets dress designer, let's see what happens. Peck is wonderful and Lauren Bacall shows that her beauty had only improved since TO HAVE AND HAVE NOT ten years earlier.But again, stick around for the finale. It's worth the wait.They say a comment needs ten lines.So there.And there.And there.

An attractively sophisticated comedy of manners, Designing Woman brilliantly showcases its stars. It's great to find Lauren Bacall not only so lovingly photographed and costumed, but so agreeably and appealingly cast. Even Peck acquits himself with honors. The support players, led by enchanting Dolores Gray, are also perfect. It's a particular pleasure to see Jack Cole come across with such verve and panache in his tailor-made role.Despite his award, it's hard to believe the screenplay is the solo work of George Wells. His best scripts were either written in collaboration or based on material from another source. I wouldn't mind betting that Dore Schary had a hand in shaping the script. It abounds in cute ideas that seem far too clever and inventive for Mr Wells, such as the old but still amusing Ernst Lubitsch/Groucho Marx/Maurice Chevalier trick of directly addressing the audience from time to time. Once or twice, Wells even uses another vintage tried-and-true device by repeating a scene, but this time viewed through different eyes. Polished direction contributes to the film's success. Vincente Minnelli (Father of the Bride) was always right at home with mildly satirical material, although he seems unsure how best to utilize the width of the CinemaScope screen. There's often unused acres of space on either side of the main participants.Miss Gray has a song which struck me as no great shakes, but I found the music score otherwise very pleasant. The costumes, of course, rate as simply terrific.Mind you, even allowing for Mr Peck's inflated salary, it's hard to fathom where close on $2 million went to. True, the movie has its fair share of glossy production values, but $2 million worth?