A Manhattan couple (Cary Grant, Myrna Loy) decides to move to the country. But the house they buy turns out to be a disaster and has to be torn down. Now they must build a new house which leads to even more problems.
Bright, leisurely comedy with two top stars backed up by a fine supporting cast. That being said, I have to confess this is not one of my favorite Cary Grant movies. I like it but I've always considered it one of Grant's second-tier comedies. I think part of the problem is that it's never as fast-paced or wacky as most of Cary's best comedies were. One reviewer said it "wasn't screwbally enough" and I would agree with that. Also the subplots really add nothing and Mevlyn Douglas' character got on my nerves. Still, it's enjoyable enough and worth recommending. Oh, and it's a million times better than the godawful '80s remake, The Money Pit. There's nothing fun about that bitter, nasty movie.
Bright, leisurely comedy with two top stars backed up by a fine supporting cast. That being said, I have to confess this is not one of my favorite Cary Grant movies. I like it but I've always considered it one of Grant's second-tier comedies. I think part of the problem is that it's never as fast-paced or wacky as most of Cary's best comedies were. One reviewer said it "wasn't screwbally enough" and I would agree with that. Also the subplots really add nothing and Mevlyn Douglas' character got on my nerves. Still, it's enjoyable enough and worth recommending. Oh, and it's a million times better than the godawful '80s remake, The Money Pit. There's nothing fun about that bitter, nasty movie.