I admit to only half watching after about an hour. Great plot synopsis and quotes on Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trapped_in_the_Closet.

That David Lean knows how to make a 3 hour and 20 minute film move along at a rapid clip. That said, I found the politics a bit confusing (and am not now inspired to learn more) and I do have to wonder why we should like the Omar Sharif character when his women are much more generous and faithful than he is.

The previous reviewer may be happy for me. I had no idea what the choice was or even what this movie was about until I sat down to watch. By happy coincidence, I’m reading Man’s Search for Meaning right now. Each adds to each other for getting a glimpse of understanding the psychology of survival.

I’m surprised that Kline didn’t get an Oscar nomination for this performance. It certainly must have got him noticed. I understand 100% why Streep won her Oscar for this performance.

Accept the unabashed sentimentality of this film, and you may find yourself with a new favorite film. It is at times atmospheric, frequently clever, in a few scenes quite funny, and through and through charming. My favorite moments include the harlot performing her alluring city dance, and in another scene, the kiss that stops traffic. I was skeptical that I’d like this silent 1927 film after reading the plot summary, but I now understand how it lands on the 10th anniversary AFI top 100. In fact, I’m now wondering why it’s not on all the top 100 lists.

Fastest 3 hour movie I’ve ever watched.

Am marking this as watched although I don’t think I’ll be able to make it through. Such a good cast. So slow and awkward. What a shame.

This film will satisfy those film noir cravings you’ve been having. It’s got intrigue and dames and cigarettes and rocks glasses. Everything-cinematography, acting, sets, dialog, direction-is top notch. As a bonus, you get to see Vincent Price as a strikingly handsome young man with a southern drawl.

I had the mistaken impression that this film was both “gleeful” and “a smashing good comedy” (from the blurbs on the packaging). In truth, it was much more somber than that, dealing with serious issues with an understated humor. Be prepared for that and you will love it. Jack Lemmon and Shirley MacLaine both play characters that you can’t help but love. Fred MacMurray plays a character that you can’t help but despise. Fine performances all around.

This film is way beyond “worth consuming.” I have too many effusive things to say about it…the dark scenes lit with matches and headlights, the solid performances through and through, and underpinning it all, the powerful lesson of thinking beyond yourself and acting as part of a bigger whole. If you haven’t seen this movie, you should. If you haven’t watched it in a while, watch it again.

I thought to myself: A bunch of jurers locked in a room debating the case. Meh.

But this turns out to be a stunning movie. So much going on and still highly relevant to today’s time. I’m going to recommend this one to everyone I know.