Cactus Flower1969

The three central performances (by Walter Matthau, Ingrid Bergman and -- wow! -- Goldie Hawn) are so engaging that we find ourselves, despite ourselves, involved in their story.

Amusing movie. As Walter Matthau, a womanizing dentist asks his assistant, Ingrid Bergman, to pose as his wife, so he can continue his affair with Goldie Hawn, Awkwardly amusing situations ensue, Movie bouyed by its' likeable stars, and one big laugh out loud moment, Star making performance by the charming Goldie Hawn as a naive ditz who soon wises up real fast, Most surprising, a wonderful comedic turn by Ingrid Bergman, And yeah, you can see the ending coming a mile away, but it’s still fun getting there.

The picture moves around comfortably in nice color, against some authentic Manhattan exteriors. But it is primarily the verve and skill of the performances, the pungent air of sexual chemistry and the peppery good humor that make the movie so diverting.