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34 of 35 people found the following review helpful
This beautiful film really does deserve to be more widely known. It crops up very infrequently on the television now and its distribution on DVD and VHS in the UK has been very haphazard, which is a great shame.
Margaret Sullavan is in splendidly feisty form, and both she and James Stewart - as the principals in the romantic element of the plot - spark off each other wonderfully. Having said that, this is very much an ensemble piece and the remainder of the characters, down to the smallest role, are perfectly cast.
The romantic plotline formed the basis for 'You've Got Mail', with Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan, but that slick remake has none of the charm of this original. There really isn't a weak link in this film at all and it achieves all its effects with a simplicity and apparent effortlessness that seems to be lacking from mainstream Hollywood productions these days. It's one of my all-time favourite films. A touching and heart-warming comedy from the golden age of cinema, this film absolutely gets a five star recommendation.
Margaret Sullavan is in splendidly feisty form, and both she and James Stewart - as the principals in the romantic element of the plot - spark off each other wonderfully. Having said that, this is very much an ensemble piece and the remainder of the characters, down to the smallest role, are perfectly cast.
The romantic plotline formed the basis for 'You've Got Mail', with Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan, but that slick remake has none of the charm of this original. There really isn't a weak link in this film at all and it achieves all its effects with a simplicity and apparent effortlessness that seems to be lacking from mainstream Hollywood productions these days. It's one of my all-time favourite films. A touching and heart-warming comedy from the golden age of cinema, this film absolutely gets a five star recommendation.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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This oh-so memorable diamond of enchanting romanticism was, I'm afraid spoiled by the DVD I'd bought, a Korean import. That's the only reason why I dropped it a star, otherwise it would have got a 6!
The panning shots shuddered and even snow looked odd as it fell. I emailed the seller who was very sympathetic and helpful and immediately sent a replacement, presuming the first to be faulty. I was so disappointed that the second played exactly the same.
We mutually concluded that my sensitivities to such might be more acute than most and I had, at least been re-united after many years with one of my favourite films, though I'd only seen it on TV once, at least 6 years before. Jimmy Stewart's measured but assured manner is both humbling and beguiling and the film's charm is unmatched but not at all treacly.
Though set at Christmas, it really can be enjoyed at any time of year partly because it doesn't cover any religious ground but more importantly, is such a rich, hot-chocolate fudge cake of a treat, it should be available on prescription.
Please, someone..re-release it, properly!
The panning shots shuddered and even snow looked odd as it fell. I emailed the seller who was very sympathetic and helpful and immediately sent a replacement, presuming the first to be faulty. I was so disappointed that the second played exactly the same.
We mutually concluded that my sensitivities to such might be more acute than most and I had, at least been re-united after many years with one of my favourite films, though I'd only seen it on TV once, at least 6 years before. Jimmy Stewart's measured but assured manner is both humbling and beguiling and the film's charm is unmatched but not at all treacly.
Though set at Christmas, it really can be enjoyed at any time of year partly because it doesn't cover any religious ground but more importantly, is such a rich, hot-chocolate fudge cake of a treat, it should be available on prescription.
Please, someone..re-release it, properly!
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Although it is widely said that "You've Got Mail" is based on this film really only the plot line of two persons communicating at a distance (in this case by letter) without knowing that they have met in reality is in common between the two films. The film is set in Budapest but there is no evidence (other than signage) of this but for the generally European atmosphere. The film is nonetheless a whimsical comedy full of "characters". The script is well written and it is the language rather than the action which makes the film delightful.
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No one beats James Stewart for displaying emotions and making it real.
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