The Grass is Greener (1960)

I really enjoyed this movie.  I can’t completely understand it’s underratedness.  Yes, I do see how Cary Grant is not an English Lord, how Deborah Kerr is not the adulterous type, and how Robert Mitchum is not the sly American bachelor, but that is part of this film’s charm.  Everything (excepting Jean Simmons and the butler) is so out of place that it’s almost as if Stanley Donen (the director) did so on purpose.  It’s almost a satire of sorts (though I can’t think of what).  The dialogue is superb, as with most stage-to-screen endeavors.  I laughed out loud several times; the banter is really great!  Keep in mind, this is not a sweeping epic of emotions or a high tale of life as we know it (or don’t).  This is exactly what I said: an out of place piece of witty banter and chuckles that jumped off the screen.  Ah yes, there is a sweet conclusion and forgiveness (though light) and marriage win out (good message overall; there is a bit of slightly discreet innuendo as it began sneaking out into the open in the late 50s).  Definately enjoyable and worth several viewings.