This movie is a wonderful example of a film that isn't particularly deep or important BUT that still works well because it's so much fun and the writing, though quirky, works. Of course I will admit that the plot from time to time gets really silly (culminating with the sub being painted pink and being forced to go that way into action). I guess it's just that this is a nice blend of acting by Cary Grant and Tony Curtis in a cute little war picture that ALMOST makes WWII look kind of fun. The end result is charming and silly and worth watching but with no real meaning or significance at all--and is that always such a bad thing?

The story is very slight, and the film is a little long and sometimes suffers from uneven pacing. However, it does look wonderful, even now the cinematography still looks very handsome. I love the humour in Operation Petticoat as well. The script constantly sparkles and the jokes are very funny. The direction is competent, and the characters are likable enough.

The cast is also great. Cary Grant is brilliant and Tony Curtis is also very entertaining and I had no problem at all with his mannerisms personally.

In conclusion, it is slight and overlong, but Operation Petticoat is also very enjoyable and worth seeing for the humour and the cast. 7/10 Bethany Cox

Delight war comedy,easy to watch and hard to forget,a bright constellation of stars,Grant as Captain every time try put out the fire,Curtis continues set on fire,all five woman are the main reason for so many confusion on board,each one them had a special moments along the picture in the particular way a clumsy and sexy Joan O'Brien and the chemistry between O'Connell and Virginia Gregg,a everlasting funny moments with all casting,a movie to be discovery for new ones!!!

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First watch: 2007 / How many: 3 / Source: Cable TV-DVD / Rating: 7.5