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| Harvey
Year: 1950
Directed:
- Henry Koster
Actors/Actresses:
- Madeline Kahn
- James Stewart
Sublime Comedy with Priceless Performances!
Jimmy Stewart gives one of his best performances as Elwood P. Dowd, just about the nicest guy you could meet, but he drinks a little more than he should and has an invisible companion; a 6-foot tall rabbit named 'Harvey'. Stewart gives a priceless performance of timeless grace. The story and screenplay are high-class, and a supporting cast that's hard to beat, of which Josephine Hull stands out as Elwood's neurotic but well meaning sister. An enchanting film that has aged well, and that continues to delight families and children of all ages with its undeniable charm, and it's charismatic performances. The reason the film is so beloved is mainly because of the story, a man who is 'happy' and loved by everyone he knows, even though some people think he is crazy just because his best friend is a 'pooka'. The movie shows us that being 'friendly' and 'nice' to people is a great accomplishment in life, and that few people really treasure that. A great family film. From a scale of 1-10 I give this film a 9!
Aren't We All A Little Crazy?
Jimmy Stewart stars as Elwood P. Dowd, a very ordinary man except for the fact he sees and talks to a large white rabbit (a pooka, actually). His overwrought sister Veta can't take it anymore, since he is ruining the chances of her daughter Myrtle Mae finding a suitable husband. She wants to get him committed to the Chumley Sanitarium. And that's when things begin to get very complicated for all concerned. As comedies go, Harvey isn't one of those riotous, laugh out loud howlers. It does have some laugh out loud moments, mostly supplied by the inimitable Josephine Hull as poor Veta. She's extremely funny, with her quavering, fluttery voice, and expressive eyes. The comedy is more gentle and rooted in human nature. Stewart hits all the right notes as Elwood, a terminally calm and happy man who seems much more at peace with himself and the world than the apparently sane people around him. He and the film leave you questioning what the harm is in a man who sees a big white rabbit, but loves life and making friends and who really disturbs no one. After all, don't we all have our own oddities and quirks - myself excepted, of course ;) .
One of James Stewart finest...
Elwood P. Dowd's (James Stewart) best friend is an invisible 6-foot rabbit named Harvey with whom he likes to spend his time with in bars drinking. This is something most people in Elwood's hometown find disturbing so his sister attempts to put Elwood in a mental institution. However, Elwood is perfectly happy with his situation and with Harvey. Harvey is a story that depicts two sides, one pessimistic and one optimistic. The gloomy side presents problems such as alcoholism, isolation, and cynicism. However, these negative issues are presented through light comedy and Elwood's positive view of life, which is a result of his friend Harvey. This story offers a blissful journey, which presents moments of self-reflection and amusement.
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