Welcome to the 1960s! In Hot Millions, you'll see black eyeliner, white lipstick, ratted out hair, skinny ties, minidresses, bubble furniture, orange throw pillows, and a fascination of computers. And let's not forget the swingin' sixties music that permeates every scene. It's hilarious and horrible at the same time.
Peter Ustinov, star and co-writer of the comedy, plays a professional fraudster. Recently released from prison, he decides to get to know the new computer world, since he only got caught embezzling by a computer. He give fake name after fake name until he ends up giving himself glowing references to get a job under Karl Malden in a big computing company. Bob Newhart isn't too happy with Usti, since he liked being the expert in the office. Soon, Usti has the boss's trust and the affection of the hot, new, young secretary Maggie Smith. Yes, you read that correctly. Maggie Smith was young in the 1960s. She's so adorable in this movie, with her cute accent, fluffy red hair, ditzy persona, and coy smile. If you can't imagine Professor McGonagall stripping down to her underwear at the office so she doesn't get typewriter ink all over her clothes while she changes the ribbon, you've got to rent this movie. Can't imagine the Dowager Countess of Grantham playing the flute or prancing around in a minidress? Rent Hot Millions.
Peter Ustinov is also adorable in this movie. With his quiet humor, mispronunciation of famous people's names (Pu-see-nee instead of Puccini), and incredible intelligence, you can't help but admire him and hope he gets away with it. This is a crime comedy, after all. Usti's goal is to embezzle from Karl's company, and he sets up a very elaborate (and complicated) plot. This is a very sophisticated comedy, not for the faint of mind. If it goes over your head, just hold tight until the end and enjoy the ride. It's okay if you don't understand everything (I certainly didn't); it's still funny. And you'll still get to see Cesar Romero and Robert Morley for about five minutes each, as if they each owed Usti a favor and gave him a cameo.
Peter Ustinov, star and co-writer of the comedy, plays a professional fraudster. Recently released from prison, he decides to get to know the new computer world, since he only got caught embezzling by a computer. He give fake name after fake name until he ends up giving himself glowing references to get a job under Karl Malden in a big computing company. Bob Newhart isn't too happy with Usti, since he liked being the expert in the office. Soon, Usti has the boss's trust and the affection of the hot, new, young secretary Maggie Smith. Yes, you read that correctly. Maggie Smith was young in the 1960s. She's so adorable in this movie, with her cute accent, fluffy red hair, ditzy persona, and coy smile. If you can't imagine Professor McGonagall stripping down to her underwear at the office so she doesn't get typewriter ink all over her clothes while she changes the ribbon, you've got to rent this movie. Can't imagine the Dowager Countess of Grantham playing the flute or prancing around in a minidress? Rent Hot Millions.
Peter Ustinov is also adorable in this movie. With his quiet humor, mispronunciation of famous people's names (Pu-see-nee instead of Puccini), and incredible intelligence, you can't help but admire him and hope he gets away with it. This is a crime comedy, after all. Usti's goal is to embezzle from Karl's company, and he sets up a very elaborate (and complicated) plot. This is a very sophisticated comedy, not for the faint of mind. If it goes over your head, just hold tight until the end and enjoy the ride. It's okay if you don't understand everything (I certainly didn't); it's still funny. And you'll still get to see Cesar Romero and Robert Morley for about five minutes each, as if they each owed Usti a favor and gave him a cameo.