Confession: I have never seen all of Breakfast at Tiffany's before today. Yes, I can hear you gasping on the other end, but it's true. As much as I love old films, and as much as I love Audrey Hepburn (who doesn't?), I just have never had the opportunity to sit down and watch the whole film. Sure, I've seen a clip or two here or there, but the whole thing? Not until today. What prompted the impulse was browsing the free films available on On Demand yesterday afternoon. I saw they had Breakfast at Tiffany's, and I wondered for perhaps the hundredth time why I had never seen it before (I seriously think I must be the only girl who's never seen it). So I decided, What the hell. And I started watching it then and there.My date with the boyf interrupted my movie-watching, and so I wasn't able to finish watching the film until this afternoon. I curled up in bed with some peppermint tea and saw the last hour and a half I was missing. Final verdict? I absolutely loved it. I used to wonder if the film would be worth all the hype, and you know what? It totally is.
Here are my favorite moments in the film:
- Every time Holly's landlord Mr. Yunioshi (who's played by Mickey Rooney!) threatens to call the police on her for making noise.
- When Holly is woken up by Paul aka "Fred" and she's wearing that adorable blue sleeping mask.
- Everything Holly wears, but especially her hats.
- When Holly explains to Paul why she refuses to name Cat.
- When Holly and Paul spend a day doing things they've never done before -- I totally need to do this with le boyf!
- When Holly and Paul visit the library and he signs their copy of his book, much to the librarian's dismay.
- When Holly and Paul visit the 5 and dime and steal those hilarious animal masks.
- Holly's reaction to the press when she's arrested in the narcotics sting -- is she ever not charming?
- When Paul tells "2-E" that for once he'd like to take care of someone else for a change. (*swoon*)
- The ending, of course, which had me bawling like a baby. I am such a softy, I swear.
If you've never seen the film, I highly recommend it. It's perfect for a lazy, rainy Sunday like today, when you don't feel like doing anything other than curling up in bed with a good film.
Watch the trailer!
