There are movies that make you forget how many times you've seen them. "Some Like It Hot" is precisely that kind of film, and its appeal isn't solely due to it being a comedy. The reason you want to watch it again and again, never tiring of it, is because it embodies various elements: the techniques of Hollywood filmmaking, the way the story unfolds, and the actors performing while shining as stars.
It's a given that any movie lover has already seen it, but even those watching it for the first time will realize that this is the archetype and the culmination of Hollywood comedy films. On the other hand, considering it was produced in 1959, right in the film noir era, the fact that its atmosphere remains in the 1930s leaves one somewhat perplexed about how to react.
Nevertheless, it seems it was well-received by both audiences and critics upon its release, even competing with "Ben-Hur" in various award races. Although it missed out on trophies in most categories, the fact that it won for costume design suggests that the presence of the lead actress, Marilyn Monroe, was indeed significant.
