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10 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 100Chicago TribuneChicago TribuneFeatured a strong supporting cast that included another Oscar nominee, Thelma Ritter, as a wisecracking maid, and Tony Randall as Day's fussbudget suitor. [09 Sep 2011, p.C6]
- A brightly ingenious example of stimulating cinematic know-how in all departments.
- 83The A.V. ClubScott TobiasThe A.V. ClubScott TobiasIt’s the perfect first-date movie: It’s flirty and romantic and a little bit saucy, but it leaves viewers with just a peck on the cheek at the end of the night.
- 83Entertainment WeeklyChris NashawatyEntertainment WeeklyChris NashawatyNominated for five Oscars, Pillow Talk led to two more Day/Hudson collaborations, but this is by far the best.
- 80The New York TimesBosley CrowtherThe New York TimesBosley CrowtherOne of the most lively and up-to-date comedy-romances of the year.
- 80EmpireWilliam ThomasEmpireWilliam ThomasThe quintessential '50s rom-com.
- 75TV Guide MagazineTV Guide MagazineThe first of the witty, well-produced sex comedies featuring Day and Hudson.
- 60Time OutTime OutFrothily enjoyable, although in comparison with (say) the battle-of-the-sexes comedies of Hawks, it often seems complacent and shallow.
- 50Chicago ReaderJonathan RosenbaumChicago ReaderJonathan RosenbaumCompulsively mainstream as only 50s Hollywood could be, and never very funny.