This movie embodies everything that was wrong with 1950s studio films. Unsubstantial and formulaic. Just...yuck.

"If there's a single film that could shatter Laura Mulvey's theory of the "male gaze" it's Gentlemen Prefer Blondes." - Christian Blauvelt

The world never thought much of Monroe as a comedian, but I'm starting to think her comedic timing was on par with her sensual prowess. Both are perfectly on display here - despite Russell getting the meatiest, wittiest lines. Everything else, unfortunately, is unbearably average to its detriment.

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What I liked most about this film was the chandeliers made out of women dressed in latex - it made me think of Allen Jones' misogynist art nouveau-pieces in A Clockwork Orange...where it was a little bit more....called for?

I've got nothing against gorgeous girls wearing a body-licking costumes, but let's be honest about it. It was a classic sure, but still one silly American stereotypical story about blondes.

Phew, what a movie.. I didnt expect an old movie to be so good :D. Loved the super-duper American actors. Marilyn is simply great. The story is a little weird, but it's great to watch something different for a change!.. Laughed a lot :)

Jane Russell seems like Howard Hawks's kind of woman.

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An entertaining and fun film on the surface.Underneath is a darker satire/commentary about gender roles at the time this film was made.Both Marliyn Monroe and Jane Russell are fantastic in this film and really showcase there talents.

"GPB" is a pleasant film but nothing more. The musical numbers are mostly tedious and old-fashioned while the script is rather superficial. I also think that it was, well, not exactly naive but, erm, a bit... stupid... But, OK, it's interesting. Not what one would expect from Howard Hawks, though.

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the ultimate eye candy! sometimes i just forgot to pay attention to the lines, because the pictures were so gorgeous. features some wonderful acting as well.

Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell stride into the cruise ship dining hall full of rich men like John Wayne and Robert Mitchum getting ready to tame a town. Lorelei Lee (Monroe) is a professional among gold diggers, and you just have to admire her style.

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"Diamonds are a girl's best friend..." - Is this the real women's lib?

Bright, bubbly and vivacious and thats the film not Miss Monroe. Probably one of the last studio musicals on this scale with lavish numbers and striking staging.

Quite Boring.

I don't usually like musicals but as clichéd as it may sound, Monroe really drags you with her bubblegum airhead performance, while Russell's equally charming with the wittiest lines of the movie.