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Interesting But Unsatisfying

posted 18 years ago by Harold_Robbins
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I found this a hard film to like, because, although it had good performances by several likeable actors (Hepburn, Grant, Gwenn, Aherne) I didn't find the characters they played to be very likeable (including Cukor favorite Dennie Moore). When you come down to it, they really weren't a very nice bunch.

Hepburn looked great as both Sylvia and Sylvester - Hepburn's disdain for dresses and skirts is legendary, but she certainly wore them beautifully and always looked great in them!

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[–] dimkv_gr 17 years ago

I agree with you.But I have to say that Hepburn was amazing in this.

"Loved???!!You never loved anybody but yourself!!"

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[–] dvbar1 16 years ago

I agree, and as I said in another post I found Hepburn's part when she was in the dress (which she did wear very well) more interesting then her part as a boy.

[–] Catfishbunter 16 years ago

I have to say I agree with you. It wasn't necessarily good or bad, and really, as weird as it sounds, I can't decide whether I love this movie or hate it. In fact, for some reason, I can't seem to make a judgment on this film. Quite a new experience for me, but really just can't figure out what I thought about this one.

It was really exciting seeing such a young Cary Grant, closer to his roots. So I agree, more interesting than satisfying.

[–] anthropo 16 years ago

ITA.. watched it this weekend and have mixed opinions about the screenplay.

Last films seen....Revolutionary Road - 9/10, Valkyrie - 8/10, Gran Torino - 9/10

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