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It Started With a Kiss [VHS]

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I don't know which movie that other guy was watching, but it was obviously NOT It Started With A Kiss. This movie is the story of a suffering soldier who married a girl (Reynolds) who has ambitions of granduer in every regard, and when they win a souped up sportscar in a raffle, they have Governments, Internal Revenue, and a bullfighter chasing them to possess it. Besides Reynolds there is also one of the Gabor sisters, as well as other recognised actors of the period. It is off-beat, but if you like Reynolds, its a must! (Definately not her worst film!)

It Started With A Kiss is a romantic comedy about an Air Force sergeant (Ford) who marries a girl with extravagant tastes (Reynolds). Stationed in Madrid, Ford's salary won't make ends meet after they win a prototype sports car in a lottery, putting them in a high tax bracket. Meanwhile, Reynolds comes to believe they married too hastily based on physical attraction, and inists on spending at least a month living together platonically to make sure they're compatible. Some of the comedy probably seemed risque in 1959, such as a misunderstanding about pregnancy and Ford's efforts to get his own wife in the sack. Eventually she is wooed by a Spaniard (Gustavo Rojo) and to get even Ford moves in with Eva Gabor. But they get it all straightened out with a happy ending. It's far from the best movie of either star, and not even the best they did together - in my humble opinion Gazebo was somewhat better. However, it has it's moments and a fine supporting cast. You'll enjoy it if you're a fan of any of them, and it's worth a look for the car, for nostalgia, and for film buffs.

The movie was great and it was in very good condition. Also it was all worth the money.

This movie is good entertainment from two great actors of their time,they were soo good together, it deserves to be on DVD like their other romantic comedy Gazebo, which I beleive is soon to be relesed on DVD.

Love all the Reynolds comedies. Glenn Ford plays the perfectly serious, level headed, military husband who has a job to get on with but is caught between a rock and a hardheaded wife who wants FUN and GLAMOR. Debbie is the somewhat unique young woman who does not want to commit to a relationship with a fellow who is not wealthy. Her heart (and his passionate kisses) eventually win her over to him AFTER the marriage vows are taken. In the meantime, a wild trip overseas with a wilder automobile provides the elements to create comedy here. It's a funny farce with many unbelievable moments...which in reality, is what makes comedy work. They are a great team here, both with diffent types of energy that mesh beautifully. The end makes the journey worthwhile.

I have been looking for this movie for quite some time. I wanted it on DVD but I'm pleased to have it on tape atleast. The combination of Debbie Reynolds and Glenn Ford are special. They also did another movie together called "The Gazebo" which is also very entertaining. I'm very happy with my purchase and I received it in good condition and quickly.

"It Started with a Kiss," is a must see for romantic comedy fans. Debbie Reynolds is greta as the loving but spendthrift wife of Glenn Ford. Their marriage has it's ups and downs. It's packed with romance comedy, and some touching moments. Debbie Reynolds is very pretty in it and believable as Glenn Ford's wife. It's lot sof fun to watch, as both spouse's have affairs and ocme back together in the end. It's very believable.

This classic black and white film is an intriguingly original and often humorous love story about an American pilot who falls in love with an eloquent German woman during the Berlin airlift. The pilot's cynical buddy, who suffered greatly at the hands of the Nazis in WWII, tries to dissuade his friend from falling for this "Kraut" but to no avail. The film contains many insightful and thought provoking comments on the nature of WWII, the USA, democracy, the Germans, and love itself. Although not a 5 star flick of the calibre of "The Third Man" this film has many similar flickers of genius and a clever twist.

Edward Deskur