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Myrna Loy and William Powell were truly one of the greatest film couples ever. Sensible chic Myrna and goofy elegant Bill--how they paired well in many of their comedies! "Love Crazy" is the vein of "Double Wedding," "I Love You Again," "Libeled Lady," and maybe a touch of the Thin Man series. One can rely on their on-screen chemistry together in this movie. You know they're bound to make up after he's made an utter fool of himself. In a dress, no less! There are, of course, slow and arguably overly silly scenes in the film (the elevator, perhaps?). But this movie is worth it. If you like it, make sure to watch the other movies I mentioned above.

Even after three viewings, I still think this movie is terrible. Its a comedy, but I haven't laughed yet. Robert Cummings is miscast, and I keep wanting to slap this character as I wonder why in the world the casting director chose him (wouldn't Jimmy Stewart be much better?). Hedy as a psychiatrist is intriguing as a concept, but this script falls very short. As a consequence, she looks mostly flat, absurd and misplaced. Unlike a number of her other films, her beauty can't save this movie. Nevermind the fact that Hollywood was slack with boundaries in its portrayal of psychiatrists.

I hope future viewers find enjoyable qualities in this movie.