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Heartwarming and idealistic. I love Jimmy Stewart and Jean Arthur!
Posted by Euph
First and foremost: The title of this item says, "Includes Digital Copy." That is FALSE. This item does NOT include a digital copy. The movie itself is billed as a Frank Capra classic, as if it were merely a feel-good movie popular across almost all audiences. That is incorrect. The storyline is self-contradictory, highly controversial, and to a great extent disproved by later events (after 1938 when this film was made). The film is, very broadly, a Romeo-and-Juliet story about a young couple from two very different families, somewhat at odds with each other. One family is obviously very wealthy and powerful. The film tries to portray the second family as very different, but it actually is not: The second family is also rather wealthy and rather powerful in its own way, and simply takes a different approach to the application of its wealth and power. Made in 1938, the film totally miscalculates the unfolding worldwide political and military situation, apparently embracing smug isolationism. But if the viewer overlooks all of these larger, deeper issues, the film is heartwarming in a naive old-fashioned way.
Posted by Auroran
This is a wonderful movie from the 30's that makes use of an all star cast. Stewart and Arthur are at their usual best in lead roles. However, Lionel Barrymore is the glue that makes the picture work so beautifully. A must have for any lover of old time movies.
Posted by Chas
