This is a confection of a movie, although those who dislike the era or dislike classic movies generally won't take to it.
Admittedly, the basic premise -- 3 good-looking women set themselves up to land at least one rich spouse -- is pretty nauseating. But the performances are chiseled to perfection (and so over the top), and the era captured so evocatively that the movie is a joy to watch.
If you can suspend your social conscience and your dislike of the restrictive roles that paralyzed everyone (especially women) during that era, then settle onto the couch with a bowl of popcorn and enjoy the sets, the clothes, the music, the oddly drawn characters and the sedated/flattened 1950s version of screwball humor.
Admittedly, the basic premise -- 3 good-looking women set themselves up to land at least one rich spouse -- is pretty nauseating. But the performances are chiseled to perfection (and so over the top), and the era captured so evocatively that the movie is a joy to watch.
If you can suspend your social conscience and your dislike of the restrictive roles that paralyzed everyone (especially women) during that era, then settle onto the couch with a bowl of popcorn and enjoy the sets, the clothes, the music, the oddly drawn characters and the sedated/flattened 1950s version of screwball humor.