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6.8/10
Senior Film Conservator
A definitive 6.8/10 rating for a film that redefined the boundaries of cult cinema. Let's Talk It Over remains a cornerstone of transgressive art.
Honestly? Only if you are deep into the weeds of 1930s studio filler. If you want a tight, snappy comedy, look elsewhere. If you like watching character actors like Andy Devine pop up just to say two lines and disappear, you might find some charm here.
Most people will probably find this a total slog. It moves at the speed of a rusted anchor.
The whole premise hinges on a fake drowning. You know the bit. Girl wants boy to notice her, so she jumps in the drink. Sailor jumps in to save her, but he’s the wrong guy. It is the kind of misunderstanding that used to drive movies like Ever Since Eve, but here it just feels a bit… limp.
It’s not quite as adventurous as Beyond the Blue Horizon. It doesn’t even try to be. It’s a B-movie through and through, the kind that was probably playing at the bottom of a double feature while people were busy buying popcorn.
The way they talk about 'social status' in this movie is almost funny in how dated it is. Everyone is so obsessed with who has money and who doesn't. It makes me miss the grit of something like The Knockout, where at least people were punching each other instead of just whining about heiresses.
Also, the lighting. Why is it so bright? Everyone looks like they are standing under a magnifying glass. It’s distracting.
If you watch this, pay attention to the background extras. Some of them look like they are actively trying to suppress a yawn during the big 'revelation' scene. Can't blame them.
Not the worst thing I've seen this month. Just… very, very forgettable. A total placeholder of a film.