Quartile rating: 7/10 · 1 rating
A widower and two of his sons become infatuated by their beautiful housekeeper, and all three set out to seduce her using their own unique methods.
This Italian sex comedy (Malizia) starring Laura Antonelli is charming and well-regarded in its genre. The premise of competing family members pursuing the housekeeper is a classic setup executed with genuine wit and sensuality. Antonelli's performance is the film's centerpiece and carries considerable charm. The cinematography is functional but unremarkable, typical of Italian genre filmmaking of the era. The ending, which involves a somewhat abrupt tonal shift, leaves things feeling slightly unresolved. Novelty is moderate — the film works a familiar template but Antonelli's star power and the film's breezy Italian tone give it a distinctive personality. Overall a solid, enjoyable entry in the commedia erotica genre.