Really loved the chemistry between the two leads! Also, I’d love to crash a real Feast of the Seven Fishes family meal, because that food looked incredible!!
I only agree with a few points of the other commenters so far. Yes, the sound was frustrating, having to constantly turn it up or down, and most of the songs were not exactly impressive (though Carlos Vives’ “Colombia, Mi Encanto” will live rent free in my head, he’s a maestro). Yet, on the whole, I loved this movie because, for the first time, I almost perfectly identified with a Disney heroine. Like Mirabel, I have always wanted to make my family proud, worried that my gifts aren’t enough, and have tried my hardest to be empathetic, compassionate, and what other people need to shine to the best of their abilities (while wishing I had the courage and drive to shine myself). This movie brought up an ocean of intense emotions that I am still having a difficult time navigating, but one clear one is gratitude. For context, I am mixed, both typical White American and Colombian, and I still have a lot of family in Colombia. Colombia is a GORGEOUS country, full of incredible people, music, food, natural beauty, and so much heart. I am thankful beyond measure to see Colombia represented in such a loving way as this movie accomplished. Also, without giving spoilers, I thought the ending made perfect sense and was, in some way, a kind of wish fulfillment. Everyone wants to be appreciated and seen, and I finally felt so very seen through this movie.
It might not resonate with Everyone, may not be a universal tale, but I think anyone might find at least one character they can relate to in some sense. Give it a chance, and it may surprise you!
@TomReagan, I think the point of the random dance scene between the delivery guy and Tillie's helper might've just been to show that, to young people, interracial relationships were no big deal. It was evidence to fly in the face of the fears of the older generation that it would take "50, 100 years, not in our lifetime" for people to accept an interracial marriage.
I deeply enjoyed this movie, as I too found the character development and acting sensational. I have one gripe with the outstanding soliloquy at the end, however, and it stems from my own personal beliefs about love and marriage. Not sure if this counts as a spoiler, so I will put these thoughts between the brackets.
When Matt finally came around and said that he would approve the marriage, it was because he trusted that John and Joanna feel their love deeply enough that they could withstand the, in his mind, inevitable prejudice and hate that their marriage would face. I believe love is not just a feeling but is a choice, and that marriage demands daily effort to choose that other person. Some days that choice/effort is easy, and other days it is very, very hard. It will not always Feel good, and often the depths of passion and feeling fade; yet, a successful marriage lasts 40+ years because even after "how I feel" fades, one still chooses to remain committed. If John and Joanna, and later Matt, had emphasized that Choice, rather than feelings (which are fickle, and let's face it, this adorable couple was still very solidly in the honeymoon phase, where it feels like anything is possible), I might have found this to be a perfect movie.
I'm super late to the Spencer Tracy/Katharine Hepburn party apparently, as I believe this is the first movie (of their 9!!!) that I saw them together in. I must get on that, and sooner rather than later. They clearly cared very deeply for one another. <3
Some parts were wildly entertaining and engaging, namely the acrobatics and the trapeze stunts! But overall, I Hated it. At the beginning, they showed the care and concern they had for the animal performers, so I was mollified and thinking it would strictly be an entertaining picture.
Yet when there was that awful train wreck, all I could think of was the animals that were hurt, scared, and desperate for escape, and seeing them rounded back up to do the circus life again just filled me with so much rage that I cried for the rest of the movie. Wild animals belong in the wild, not in the circus or any other unnecessary captivity.
Another bright but tragic spot was Bubbles, A Clown...
I sobbed even harder when he gave the little girl his dog before he was taken away by the detective
Some elements are decidedly dated and strange to us in 2020 (Father says "I want to buy her a coat that'll make the little boys whistle at her on the street" I'm sorry, just no...and I got slight "The Help" vibes from nurse Cozy), but overall, it's a charming screwball comedy and I think I enjoyed it. I got particular pleasure from the sweet relationship and wild imagination between Phil and Flip, and Phil's Humphrey Bogart impression had me Dying! Give it a shot if you want something lighthearted and relatively innocent.
Without question, this movie ranks within my top 5 favorite movies of all time. I agree with several of the older comments, the chemistry and charm between Peck and Hepburn is unmatched. Trivia for the movie says that Peck's role was first offered to Cary Grant, and while he is excellent in most everything he is in, Gregory Peck was completely sublime in this role, and Audrey deserved her Oscar and all of the praise for her turn as the princess. While the ending is
so bittersweet...they fell in love but both recognize their duties and silently agree to leave it as is, simply the most perfect day
, it is also perfect and would not have been as satisfying any other way. Unlike other previous posters, I saw this movie years ago and only recently saw "It Happened One Night," and I think it is perfectly reasonable and acceptable to adore both movies. Both share a number of similarities
runaway rich girl and the reporter who wants to take advantage but falls in love and decides not to exploit her
and both have exceptionally strong leads, though I believe this movie has the edge in that it has a knockout third character, Rome. Not just the setting, it makes dreams come true, and Rome was the perfect backdrop for one of the most hilarious and romantic movies of all time. I love this movie, every single second of it.
I saw this movie before seeing "The Philadelphia Story" that it is based on, so I could not stop myself from comparing the latter to this one. I noticed in another comment someone mentioned lines from the original were lifted as is and put into this movie, and honestly that does not bother me in the slightest. So many of those incredible one-liners were so perfect, why shouldn't they be in both stories? I believe both movies were impeccably cast; Katharine Hepburn (whom I usually am not so fond of, but she was excellent in TPS), Cary Grant, and Jimmy Stewart were some of the top powerhouses of the 30s and 40s, and to see them all come together so beautifully and hilariously in TPS was a revelation. Yet, for me, that doesn't take away from the brilliance of this incredible cast-name bigger stars in the 50s than Grace Kelly, Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, and Louis Armstrong, and to have them all in one picture, singing and dancing together! They were Sensational! I also enjoyed the lighter tone of this movie; it made the ending so much more enjoyable
Tracy choosing to re-marry Dexter instead of marrying George was easier to rejoice over in this one because in TPS C.K. Dexter Haven was an alcoholic and a bit abusive to Tracy
Ok so this might be an unpopular opinion, but although Kristen Stewart did act well in this picture, clearly much better than usual, what made her so irresistible? How could she ever be preferable to the stunning sweetness of Blake Lively?
Opinions I can get behind:
-The movie was astoundingly aesthetically pleasing; I thought the lighting, locations, and costumes were all brilliantly done.
-I was definitely watching Woody Allen in a Jesse Eisenberg costume.
I agree with EagleEye, it was spectacular but they should have a foreign version where they speak German and Polish and stuff. Also check out Life is Beautiful for another excellent movie on the Holocaust.
So this is clearly a "love it" or "hate it" movie based on the comments...personally I fall into the "love it" category. The simplicity of this movie was so sweet and different in a world of CGI and superheroes (though I get that it was made about 8 years ago, I only just watched it for the first time). An honest, charismatic, intelligent man, Viktor Navorski falls in "the crack" of the national security system. Instead of doing what everyone else usually does and just leaving the airport and taking their chances as an illegal immigrant, he does what he does best-he waits. His adventures along the way only add to his charm, and the people he meets cannot help but be drawn to him because he is so likable. To quote Roger Ebert, "Navorski is a man unlike any Dixon (the customs and immigration official played by Stanley Tucci) has ever encountered - a man who is exactly who he seems to be and claims to be. He has no guile, no hidden motives, no suspicion of others." What a beautiful character. So simple and innocent and good. It is no wonder that so many employees of the airport root for him to actually accomplish what he came to do in New York. So many laughs, what a satisfying movie :)
I finally got to the point where I no longer take it seriously and I laughed the whole time :D In reality this movie was hysterical and I am ashamed to say I will see the last one...but not on opening weekend, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part II will not break any opening weekend records with my money...no sir.
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Movie comment on Feast of the Seven Fishes
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Really loved the chemistry between the two leads! Also, I’d love to crash a real Feast of the Seven Fishes family meal, because that food looked incredible!!Movie comment on Encanto
jwagoner0507
I only agree with a few points of the other commenters so far. Yes, the sound was frustrating, having to constantly turn it up or down, and most of the songs were not exactly impressive (though Carlos Vives’ “Colombia, Mi Encanto” will live rent free in my head, he’s a maestro). Yet, on the whole, I loved this movie because, for the first time, I almost perfectly identified with a Disney heroine. Like Mirabel, I have always wanted to make my family proud, worried that my gifts aren’t enough, and have tried my hardest to be empathetic, compassionate, and what other people need to shine to the best of their abilities (while wishing I had the courage and drive to shine myself). This movie brought up an ocean of intense emotions that I am still having a difficult time navigating, but one clear one is gratitude. For context, I am mixed, both typical White American and Colombian, and I still have a lot of family in Colombia. Colombia is a GORGEOUS country, full of incredible people, music, food, natural beauty, and so much heart. I am thankful beyond measure to see Colombia represented in such a loving way as this movie accomplished. Also, without giving spoilers, I thought the ending made perfect sense and was, in some way, a kind of wish fulfillment. Everyone wants to be appreciated and seen, and I finally felt so very seen through this movie.It might not resonate with Everyone, may not be a universal tale, but I think anyone might find at least one character they can relate to in some sense. Give it a chance, and it may surprise you!
Movie comment on Fargo
jwagoner0507
Oh, jeez.Movie comment on The Big Heat
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"you're about as romantic as a pair of handcuffs."Movie comment on The Women
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Could be calledMovie comment on Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
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@TomReagan, I think the point of the random dance scene between the delivery guy and Tillie's helper might've just been to show that, to young people, interracial relationships were no big deal. It was evidence to fly in the face of the fears of the older generation that it would take "50, 100 years, not in our lifetime" for people to accept an interracial marriage.I deeply enjoyed this movie, as I too found the character development and acting sensational. I have one gripe with the outstanding soliloquy at the end, however, and it stems from my own personal beliefs about love and marriage. Not sure if this counts as a spoiler, so I will put these thoughts between the brackets.
I'm super late to the Spencer Tracy/Katharine Hepburn party apparently, as I believe this is the first movie (of their 9!!!) that I saw them together in. I must get on that, and sooner rather than later. They clearly cared very deeply for one another. <3
Movie comment on The Greatest Show on Earth
jwagoner0507
Some parts were wildly entertaining and engaging, namely the acrobatics and the trapeze stunts! But overall, I Hated it. At the beginning, they showed the care and concern they had for the animal performers, so I was mollified and thinking it would strictly be an entertaining picture.Movie comment on Topper
jwagoner0507
Yes Constance Bennett was a delight, yet I can't help but feel that Myrna Loy would've been spectacular here as well!Movie comment on Never Say Goodbye
jwagoner0507
Some elements are decidedly dated and strange to us in 2020 (Father says "I want to buy her a coat that'll make the little boys whistle at her on the street" I'm sorry, just no...and I got slight "The Help" vibes from nurse Cozy), but overall, it's a charming screwball comedy and I think I enjoyed it. I got particular pleasure from the sweet relationship and wild imagination between Phil and Flip, and Phil's Humphrey Bogart impression had me Dying! Give it a shot if you want something lighthearted and relatively innocent.Movie comment on Roman Holiday
jwagoner0507
Without question, this movie ranks within my top 5 favorite movies of all time. I agree with several of the older comments, the chemistry and charm between Peck and Hepburn is unmatched. Trivia for the movie says that Peck's role was first offered to Cary Grant, and while he is excellent in most everything he is in, Gregory Peck was completely sublime in this role, and Audrey deserved her Oscar and all of the praise for her turn as the princess. While the ending isMovie comment on High Society
jwagoner0507
I saw this movie before seeing "The Philadelphia Story" that it is based on, so I could not stop myself from comparing the latter to this one. I noticed in another comment someone mentioned lines from the original were lifted as is and put into this movie, and honestly that does not bother me in the slightest. So many of those incredible one-liners were so perfect, why shouldn't they be in both stories? I believe both movies were impeccably cast; Katharine Hepburn (whom I usually am not so fond of, but she was excellent in TPS), Cary Grant, and Jimmy Stewart were some of the top powerhouses of the 30s and 40s, and to see them all come together so beautifully and hilariously in TPS was a revelation. Yet, for me, that doesn't take away from the brilliance of this incredible cast-name bigger stars in the 50s than Grace Kelly, Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, and Louis Armstrong, and to have them all in one picture, singing and dancing together! They were Sensational! I also enjoyed the lighter tone of this movie; it made the ending so much more enjoyableWell did you evah ;)
Movie comment on Café Society
jwagoner0507
Ok so this might be an unpopular opinion, but although Kristen Stewart did act well in this picture, clearly much better than usual, what made her so irresistible? How could she ever be preferable to the stunning sweetness of Blake Lively?Opinions I can get behind:
-The movie was astoundingly aesthetically pleasing; I thought the lighting, locations, and costumes were all brilliantly done.
-I was definitely watching Woody Allen in a Jesse Eisenberg costume.
Movie comment on The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
jwagoner0507
I agree with EagleEye, it was spectacular but they should have a foreign version where they speak German and Polish and stuff. Also check out Life is Beautiful for another excellent movie on the Holocaust.Movie comment on The Terminal
jwagoner0507
So this is clearly a "love it" or "hate it" movie based on the comments...personally I fall into the "love it" category. The simplicity of this movie was so sweet and different in a world of CGI and superheroes (though I get that it was made about 8 years ago, I only just watched it for the first time). An honest, charismatic, intelligent man, Viktor Navorski falls in "the crack" of the national security system. Instead of doing what everyone else usually does and just leaving the airport and taking their chances as an illegal immigrant, he does what he does best-he waits. His adventures along the way only add to his charm, and the people he meets cannot help but be drawn to him because he is so likable. To quote Roger Ebert, "Navorski is a man unlike any Dixon (the customs and immigration official played by Stanley Tucci) has ever encountered - a man who is exactly who he seems to be and claims to be. He has no guile, no hidden motives, no suspicion of others." What a beautiful character. So simple and innocent and good. It is no wonder that so many employees of the airport root for him to actually accomplish what he came to do in New York. So many laughs, what a satisfying movie :)Movie comment on The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1
jwagoner0507
I finally got to the point where I no longer take it seriously and I laughed the whole time :D In reality this movie was hysterical and I am ashamed to say I will see the last one...but not on opening weekend, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part II will not break any opening weekend records with my money...no sir.