If you enjoy gulping malt liquor from a can, then you should probably skip this and check out 'Die Hardest With Impunity' or something. However, if you think a fine wine needs a little time to "breathe" then you might realize that a little patience in the first act might be amply rewarded in the third -- which it is! Cliff Robertson is out of his league with the 'Chess-masters of witty repartee': Rex Harrison and Maggie Smith; although that might be intentional (?). The direction and editing are sometimes inconsistent, and there are a plethora of continuity issues, but not to the point of distraction.The second act includes an homage to 'Perry Mason'; although "Io parlo solo molto poco italiano", this hints that things may not be as they seem and a surprise ending awaits.Buon divertimento!

the movie is slow with unnecessary scenes. I could cut half of the scenes and still have a happy ending.

...how delicious! Unexpectedly insightful twists w/charming wisdom, humor, & deceptively cunning where intelligence really can prevail over foolishness. Old classics like this should be more appreciated & modern ones can learn/adopt/craft from such masterful art. Who says dialogue is dead? If so, then at least be resurrected. But of course, in the fast-paced ever-changing, multi-cultural world one could barely keep up anymore. Great play on the meek shall inherit the wealth! ...& also a great reminder that no vast amount of money can buy time nor longevity. Favorite line: "100yrs to live...I would trade if only half where 50 were well spent [assuming not w/material things but loving well & being loved].