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Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #186 in Movie
- Released on: 2007-11-19
- Rating: NR (Not Rated)
- Running time: 106 minutes
Customer Reviews
It still sparkles
What's not to like with this classic, original screwball comedy? It still holds up after all this time, and Clark Gable is as sexy as ever with those pervasive dimples and ironic grin.
If you crave some real star quality, some Hollywood [as well as American] history, get this film now. The chemistry between Gable and Colbert makes this movie hum, and compared to the drek we get today both in our "stars" and the scripts, it is a stellar piece of art.
Heartily recommended!
TO THE WINNER GOES THE SPOILED
Since ths reviewer seems to be on an "oldies" kick of late, certainly this film has to be included. And why not? The movie swept the Oscars for a production of 1934 vintage, and of all the movies made in this era, this one seems to stand up today, after 74 years, as best. The opening credits are absolutely childish; one would swear that he or she were about to watch a silent film. End of swearing! Capra's direction flies at the viewer at a lightning pace. Spoiled rich girl Colbert seems as natural as any seasoned actress, and Gable's famed barking quickly turns to love, albeit none too tenderly. The plot is simplistic; no need to embellish a theme repeated hundreds of times. But, just imagine even one short sex scene in a 2008 remake completely ruining the movie. (We thought Psycho-2 was terrible for other reasons). No, the chemistry between the budding lovers is just fine, thank you; even an idiot can tell where this duet is heading. One story, perhaps apochryphal, has Colbert showing up late for the Oscar ceremony, leaving a cabbie waiting outside the theater, running down the aisle, accepting the award , and running back outside jumping into the cab. As Gable had said in the movie: "All you dames are so darned dizzy".
Classic Comedy - Stands the Test of Time
One of two GREAT movies to sweep all 5 major Academy Awards. Just watched the movie again recently with the kids. Pure classic entertainment for the whole family.
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