Despite some "amusing gags" and "bright playing" from its cast, Quick, Before It Melts is widely considered a "contrived, generic '60s sex comedy". For most, the most memorable part of the film is a real-life penguin used as a carrier pigeon.
Morse is often praised for his energy, though his character’s shift from a "Jerry Lewis nerd" to a "sophisticated Sinatra type" by the end of the film is cited as jarring. Quick, Before It Melts
The story follows Oliver Cannon (), a mild-mannered magazine reporter sent by his demanding boss and father-in-law to cover a naval expedition in Antarctica. Accompanied by Peter Santelli ( George Maharis ), a suave photographer, Oliver’s mission quickly devolves from finding a "scoop" to creating one. Bored by the desolate landscape, the duo arranges to have two beautiful women they met in New Zealand flown in, leading to a series of predictable, broadly written comical scenarios. Critical Reception Despite some "amusing gags" and "bright playing" from
The 1964 film is often remembered as a quintessential, if mediocre, example of the "zany" 1960s sex comedy. Based on the novel by Philip Benjamin, the movie attempts to blend cold-weather exploration with lighthearted farce but ultimately struggles to find its footing. The Plot: Cold War and Antarctic Escapades The story follows Oliver Cannon (), a mild-mannered