Fun fact - this is the first time I've watched a Doris Day movie. And from watching this one film, "Please Don't Eat the Daisies," I can see why she was such a beloved and charming actress. She is strong-willed, determined and passionate while remaining focused on her goals of raising a family and making a difference in her community. Day's performance is the highlight of the film, as she remains witty and calm throughout the chaos of her busy life, raising four small boys in a tiny New York City apartment while her husband (David Niven) gets roasted as the newest Broadway critic.
To be honest, this wasn't a film I took too seriously with any other characters, aside from Doris Day as she works through all these hardships, including moving into a new home out in the country, with a smile and a witty comment. David Niven is in the middle of all this chaos and loses his mind a couple times, but Day's character is right there to be his moral compass and guide him to be better than he is. As a result, their on-screen relationship is hot-headed and chaotic, but caring and rewarding at the same time.
Day plays the role as the kind of mother you would want to have help you through your most difficult times. She puts her own wants and desires aside to help her family without any resentment or animosity. Yet when she needs to get angry or upset, she'll strike back as hard as she can to stand up for herself. To her, being a mother is the greatest job in the world, but it isn't the only thing she can be.
Overall, I had a lot of fun with "Please Don't Eat the Daisies." It's not an overly complex movie, but it filled with laughs and clever set pieces, especially as Niven's character tries to make everyone happy only to make no one happy. Doris Day excels as the star of the show and leaves a great impression on the audience with little more than her charm and wit. A great little comedy with a stellar cast.
Final Grade: B+
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