How to Steal a Million (1966)

Wow! Such a good movie.

Boring, over-political, tech fuzed mess

It's fun, it's light, [but] it has a hard time when its tries to get heavy.

This movie was so-so. It had it's moments, but wasn't the greatest.

I enjoy Audrey Hepburn movies. Fun film action. I noticed on my DVD that John Williams is credited as Johnny Williams. I did not know he use to go by Johnny. I noticed your page said he was uncredited. Does this mean his name was added later?

Who does not love Audrey Hepburn, and those quirky movies she made?! This is another, but it has some special features. Director William Wyler and Writer George Bradshaw have done a delicious job with some special touches you won't see in most films. First, the characters are given time to consider their responses. This is in such contrast to today's rapid-fire delivery. You see the emotions develop on the faces of Peter O'Toole and Audrey. Second, there are some zinger lines, which I cannot divulge but they are so unexpectedly funny we rolled. Third, it is in glorious color as appropriate for a 1960s film. No grainy low- quality transfer here, Lord love you. I will have to mention this, as it is not a crucial plot point but an annoyance, which made me give this 9 stars instead of 10. Audrey goes weak- kneed for the first kiss from the man. I don't know, what this really 1966 standard behavior? I wish I had kissed more strangers in 1966, woulda been a lot more fun than stamp collecting. Ah well, c'est la vie. Watch it with a friend and have a blast!

This is my first review of a title at IMDb. And I am glad that it is an Audrey Hepburn movie that I am reviewing as my first, as I would have done inevitably.First, the script. A very weak one. A very poorly developed script. I mean the story is interesting. There's lots of commotion. People run around, people are scared, excited, shocked, all that good stuff.But at the end of the day, none of the characters can be referred to as a protagonist. I mean no one really develops at all. No one evolves beyond who they were. There is literally no internal strife that any character faces. And that makes for a pretty mediocre script.Having said that, all three main actors shine. Especially Audrey. There's just something about her that is so right... and so missed in any other actress. She wasn't the epitome of sexual energy, by George she wasn't. She wasn't the woman who you'd approach on a street in broad daylight risking rejection in front of a million bystanders. Not on her looks alone. And yet, one glance at her soul... which is amply reflected in all her movies... and you're enchanted. Not just enchanted, but enamored. Enslaved even. The woman was one class act that cannot be outclassed. She was sheer joy.Audrey evokes deep love in many a hearts, including that of yours truly. And this movie is a perfect example how. How despite a pathetic script the movie looks like a piece of art. How despite the fact that characters overcome none of their flaws you fall in love with them. Especially Audrey.The one thing I didn't like about Peter O'Toole's character was perfection. I mean the guy is perfect. You just don't believe him. He's supposed to be a very attractive burglar which I could probably have bought. But then you soon discover he's an academic of highest order and is probably the most perfect guy you've ever come across. He's just flawless. And that makes him unbelievable. Unrelatable, really. The only thing I had in common with him was my adoration for Audrey (or her character). Except he got to kiss her. I wasn't even born yet.All in all, it's a movie driven by the actress. Take out Audrey, and everything falls apart. Luckily, she was there to save the day.

William Wyler's "How To Steal A Million" takes a dull hour to get going. When it does, it develops into a fairly okay comedy caper about a pair of art thieves. Standout attributes include a last act heist and Audrey Hepburn's face.The film has a very good reputation amongst a certain subset of people, largely due to a lingering infatuation over star Audrey Hepburn. She's an odd actress: fragile, angular, funny, effervescent, pixie-like, precious and always oh so immaculately dressed. "How To Steal A Million" - it's frequently shown at Hepburn conventions - seems to be loved largely by those who view Hepburn as a style icon and salivate over her Givenchy designed wardrobe.6/10 - Strictly for the fashion aficionados. Worth one viewing.