daoldiges If there's one thing this film does well, its capturing the appeal and allure of New York City. This is a fun time-capsule of a film from this period and it beautifully captures some truly iconic images of midtown Manhattan, and a couple other shots of the city. The beautifully stylized representation of office life, the cloths and apartments of NYC explains why these girls along with millions of others like them dreamed of coming to New York City to achieve their dreams - be it a dream job as a successful executive or a rich husband. As for the story itself, it is a bit cliched and is filled with some stereotypes. Despite some issues I think this film is great fun and worth checking out.

Alana Fu All women in this movie are pretty and stupid (all they seem to do is falling in love with the wrong men). All men are handsome and stupid (and bastards except for Mr.Rice). As a melodrama, it tries to be very dramatic, perhaps too dramatic. The result is blunt, predictably corny and unconvincing. As a New Yorker myself, the first 17mins of Caroline's first day reminds me of my days working as a secretary in Manhattan. The crowded elevator, the intimidating boss, I thought this movie is about three hard-working girls going after their careers in NYC while balancing their love lives(sounds right, right? Because New York offers "the best of everything"). Unfortunately the "career" part in this movie never really took off, and the "love lives" turn out a complete mess. Just to name a few ridiculous moments: after a year and being promoted to Editor, Caroline still lives in half a living room? Immediately after she was dumped and had a miscarriage, April starts a relationship with her doctor?? Not to mention how they became friends with their bosses within just a few days at their new job. And did Gregg die or what??? Actually, I couldn't care less, I'm a New Yorker.That said, there are some beautiful artistic shots, and the costumes are pretty nice too.

edwagreen Terrific film dealing with life in a big book company. Everyone is playing around. The head of the typing pool claims that she doesn't know anything, but is quick on the trigger when it comes to spreading gossip.Men come off in this film as two-timing heels. The once exception is Stephen Boyd, this slick guy is really earnest.Suzy Parker's tragic character is most interesting. A very insecure woman, she almost adopts a fatal attraction attitude towards the callous Louis Jordan, and tragedy ensues.Joan Crawford, as an editor, had her best role, a supporting one, in years. As Amanda, she defines the term bitchy in many new ways. She gets what she deserves when she sees that her lover can't be satisfied with his needs by her.Hope Lange and Diane Baker round out a multi-talented cast. From out of New York, they also fall victim to unbelievable slick guys, who are ready to ditch them at a moment's notice.Life in the large offices and girls who have been two-timed by men will enjoy this film. It's really quite well done. That title song, sung by Johnny Mathis, deserved Oscar consideration. It's writer won the Oscar that year, but for the song "High Hopes," from "A Hole in the Head."

trig6 I watched the first few moments on TCM a few years ago but stopped after about 15 minutes. I saw it listed on the schedule at the Stanford Theatre in Palo Alto, and I vowed I would make the 40 minute drive. The Stanford is an old fashioned movie house that starts each movie with the curtains still shut Yes, they have curtains. They opened as the Fox logo fanfare began to play. When "The Best of Everything" appeared in huge pink letters spread against the New York City skyline, I knew I was right for waiting.I lapped this movie up. There were so many little moments that added to the look and feel of the movie: When Hope Lange walks into the publishing office for the first time, the titles of the magazines published there are etched on the glass (The Teenager and Elegance); Joan Crawford's swanky apron that she wore so she could serve her guests at her party without mussing her outfit; the way the camera tilted to indicate how crazy Suzy Parker was becoming (it was almost sideways at one point); how Hope Lange kept living at that dumpy flat she shared with the others even though she obviously was making a lot more money than at the beginning of the film (guess it was too scandalous for a single gal to live alone).Hope Lange was so beautiful; so was Suzy Parker. And how about Mark Goddard in a non-speaking role. I fell in love with him when I was a kid watching Lost in Space.Seeing this gem on the big screen prompted me to plan another trek down to the Stanford to see The Old Dark House. Incidentally, I bought a small soda and popcorn at the concession stand, and I was taken aback when the worker asked me for two bucks.