Why is "breakfast at tiffany's" so iconic?

[Anonymous]

It is actually a pretty crappy movie. It seems like a movie that no one really likes, but we all fawn over because we are told its a classic.

Does anyone else agree?

[Anonymous]

I do agree, so I am looking for others to respond in dissent.

[Anonymous]

I think it is just represents the epitome of Audrey as an icon

[Anonymous]

You have no soul! Why do you think it is crappy?

[Anonymous]

Op here. It is an *okay* film. I just think that it is a typical love story type movie. Like I don't see anything iconic about it.

[Anonymous]

And there's that awful bit by Mickey Rooney.

[Anonymous]

I like the movie and think it has stood the test of time. It is over 50 years old at this point!

I suspect it was pretty risqué for 1961. While you might quibble with her values, I like Holly's independence. And the fashions are awesome.

[Anonymous]

I think it was just cooler than other movies from that time period, with a slightly edgy female main character. We view it differently in retrospect.

[Anonymous]

Audrey Hepburn is beautiful. George Peppard wasn't bad either.
The theme song was memorable.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:And there's that awful bit by Mickey Rooney.

OP here.

Yes that too. That added to how I feel about it.

[Anonymous]

I still love the movie. Loved the story and can appreciate the risk and independence involved during the time it was made.

The clothes were also to die for

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think it is just represents the epitome of Audrey as an icon

this-- although much of the movie is dated

[Anonymous]

The book is the real deal, very dark. Movie is typical Hollywood fantasy version, common for the era.

[Anonymous]

Because Truman Capote wrote it...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Audrey Hepburn is beautiful. George Peppard wasn't bad either.
The theme song was memorable.

(Kidding)