Living It Up Review
Definitely inferior to its original source (the classic Nothing_Sacred), Living It Up is nevertheless a tuneful and diverting little film. Fans of Dean_Martin and Jerry_Lewis will find a great deal to enjoy, while their detractors will at least admit that Living has the benefit of being based upon a fine source and featuring some pleasant Jule_Styne tunes. True, Living is very much watered down from Nothing_Sacred (as well as from the Broadway musical that is its immediate source); it is totally missing in the cynical irony that permeated Ben_Hecht's original, as well as the genuine emotion that Hecht somehow managed to inject into the story. But the setup does provide Martin and Lewis with plenty of opportunities to do their things, while at the same time providing a strong enough framework to keep them from straying too far away from the narrative. Highlights includes a truly hilarious scene at Yankee stadium and an amazing jitterbug between Lewis and the stunning Sheree_North, as well as Martin's smooth handling of the lovely "How Do you Speak to an Angel?" Lewis also scores with his trio of foreign doctors routine. Janet_Leigh does well as the reporter/love interest, and there are nice bits from a solid supporting cast. Norman_Taurog's direction is lively, and the result is a pleasant little bit of fluff. Craig Butler, Rovi
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