The Art of Love is a romantic comedy movie from 1965. Directed by Norman Jewison, the movie's star-studded cast features James Garner, Dick Van Dyke, and Elke Sommer. The movie follows the story of two American artists, Paul (Dick Van Dyke) and Casey (Elke Sommer), who are in Paris to showcase their work. While Paul is a struggling artist trying to make a living through his work, Casey is a well-renowned sculptor who is adored by everyone.
Paul becomes infatuated with Casey and tries to pursue her; however, she is not interested in him romantically. As he continues to pursue her, Paul is almost arrested for stealing a sculpture that he believed was Casey's. While in police custody, Paul meets wealthy American businessman, Jim (James Garner), who bails him out.
Jim is also infatuated with Casey and enlists Paul's help to win her over. Together, they come up with various schemes to get Casey's attention. However, things don't go as planned, and they end up causing chaos in the city of Paris.
One of the most memorable scenes of the movie involves Casey's statue coming to life, much to the surprise of everyone, including Casey herself. The movie also features a silent, cameo appearance by iconic silent film star, Buster Keaton.
Overall, The Art of Love is a lighthearted and entertaining romantic comedy that is sure to make audiences laugh out loud. With its witty dialogue, charming characters, and stunning Parisian backdrop, the movie is a delightful watch.
The Art of Love is a 1965 comedy with a runtime of 1 hour and 39 minutes.
It has received moderate reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 6.1.
