Melts: Quick, Before It

Despite some "amusing gags" and "bright playing" from its cast, Quick, Before It Melts is widely considered a "contrived, generic '60s sex comedy". For most, the most memorable part of the film is a real-life penguin used as a carrier pigeon.

Critics generally view the film as a middle-of-the-road production that failed to utilize its high-caliber talent effectively. Quick, Before It Melts

Many modern reviews on platforms like Letterboxd and Scopophilia describe the script as virtually plotless, relying on flat scenarios that lack imagination. Despite some "amusing gags" and "bright playing" from

While some viewers find it "cute" and "mostly fun to watch" for its era, most agree the humor has not aged particularly well. The Verdict Many modern reviews on platforms like Letterboxd and

Reviewers frequently point out the oddity of such an "acclaimed" team—director Delbert Mann ( Marty ) and screenwriter Dale Wasserman ( Man of La Mancha )—working on such "drivel".

Morse is often praised for his energy, though his character’s shift from a "Jerry Lewis nerd" to a "sophisticated Sinatra type" by the end of the film is cited as jarring.