Send Me No Flowers (1964)

Last-night I watched the last of the Rock Hudson/Doris Day movies.  It was very different, yet also similar, to the previous two.  I’m not sure which I like the best, Pillow Talk or Send Me No Flowers.  I really disliked Lover Come Back.  But then, this isn’t a review of that movie.  Send Me No Flowerswas very cute, a fun romantic comedy.  Though I found it to be a little less romantic and a little more comedy.  Nothing wrong with that mind you.  There was a bit of innuendo, but other than that (and that being subtle due to the censorship of the time), this is a clean movie.  But that’s about all there is to say for it: fun, sweet, cute, laugh out loud funny.  I thoroughly enjoyed Rock Hudson’s character for a change.  Dare I say he’s even cute in this movie?  Tony Randall of course is, as always, a riot!  I find him almost a Thelma Ritter type side-kick, but that could be just me.  Funnyman Paul Lynde also takes an awesome turn as the funeral home proprietor.  I recommend if you are in the mood for something light and frothy :)   Good times! 

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