A comedy is not something I was expecting with this film, but a comedy is what I got! Frank Capra's classic film, and also big winner at the Oscars was such a great movie about friends, family, and having people around you that care about you... and that you care about.
The story revolves around the engagement of Alice Sycamore (Jean Arthur) to Tony Kirby (Jimmy Stewart). Tony's father runs a successful multi- million dollar bank. His family is a bunch of snobs who just parade their money around and believe the middle class are scums. Alice's family on the other hand is an eccentric, outspoken bunch who has adopted the ideals of their grandfather (Lionel Barrymore) as only doing what you want to do and let the good Lord provide the rest. A group of comedians already, all hell breaks loose when the Kirbys come over for dinner one night when the Sycamores were not expecting them. Together they face jail, paparazzi and many, many fireworks.
I really enjoyed this movie and feel it could be on my favorites list. It was such a feel good movie without being to sappy or dramatic. In so many ways it is like It's a Wonderful Life, another movie Frank Capra did 8 years later. The story revolves around what is important in life: family, friends, and love. It also includes some of the same cast such as Jimmy Stewart, Lionel Barrymore, and Samuel S. Hinds (Mr. Bailey). I really felt I could relate to the movie because it was down to earth and funny.
The only fault I could see in this movie is a common movie fault: The circumstances are just not real enough. Wanna know what I mean? Well, I'll spoil the ending. You might just have to watch it yourself. Grading this movie, I would give it an A-.
Hannah
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