Orville’s possessiveness is portrayed as toxic rather than romantic.
The film received a "C" (Condemned) rating, the first major Hollywood film to do so since Baby Doll (1956). Kiss Me, Stupid
The 1964 film Kiss Me, Stupid , directed by Billy Wilder, stands as one of the most controversial and misunderstood entries in the director’s filmography. Originally condemned by the Catholic Legion of Decency, the film has since been re-evaluated as a sharp, cynical satire of the "American Dream" and mid-century sexual politics. The Satirical Edge of Kiss Me, Stupid Narrative and Concept Orville’s possessiveness is portrayed as toxic rather than