: Critics often praise Jack Lemmon’s "ace comedy performance" and the striking screen presence of Virna Lisi, whose styling was reportedly handled by Marilyn Monroe’s former hair stylist.
: Modern reviews on Reddit and IMDb suggest viewing it as a "farce played to the max" rather than a serious social commentary, noting it captures a specific cultural transition in the mid-60s.
The story follows Stanley Ford (Jack Lemmon), a wealthy comic strip artist who lives a perfectly curated bachelor life in a Manhattan townhouse, managed by his misogynistic butler, Charles (Terry-Thomas). Stanley’s creative process involves acting out his "Bash Brannigan" spy adventures before drawing them.
: The film is noted for its vivid 1965 New York City photography. A REMUX highlights the saturated colors of the era's cinematography and the intricate details of Stanley’s high-end "bachelor pad," including vintage stereo equipment and period-appropriate set design.
Released in 1965, How to Murder Your Wife is a quintessential 1960s sex farce that satirizes the "battle of the sexes" through the lens of a commitment-phobic bachelor. Plot Summary
His life is upended when, during a drunken stupor at a bachelor party, he marries a beautiful Italian woman (Virna Lisi) who pops out of a cake. The new Mrs. Ford speaks no English and quickly transforms his sleek bachelor pad into a domestic space filled with lingerie, beauty products, and heavy Italian cooking. Desperate to reclaim his freedom, Stanley plots a "murder" for his comic strip as a psychological outlet, only for his wife to disappear in real life, leading to a sensational murder trial where Stanley must defend his right to "creative" expression. The 1080p Blu-ray REMUX Experience
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