smithjlj-08339 Reviews

Brewster's Millions (1945)

Annoying

[3/10 · 28 October 2020]

He could've just donated it. The whole thing was completely ridiculous. If it wasn't for Dennis O'Keefe's handsome face, it would be a complete zero. I definitely do not recommend watching this movie.

Leave Her to Heaven (1945)

Worth Riding Through Slow Beginning

[7/10 · 9 August 2020]

Great Film. Starts a little slow, but then picks up. It's worth it!

Topper Takes a Trip (1938)

I Just Can't...

[2/10 · 25 July 2020]

I've watched the first and third Topper films and I was willing to overlook the fact that a ghost apparently can eat, drink, and smoke cigarettes for the sake of some of the other comedy sequences. However, three movies of this is just too many. I mean Marion can't pass thru the safe door to get Topper's passport, but she can drink? Now the dog is in on it too? No. I'm sorry.

Mr. Lucky (1943)

Slow and Boring

[5/10 · 8 July 2020]

I adore Cary Grant but this is not his best film. It's very slow and in need of restoration. In addition to that, his female lead's acting abilities leave much to be desired. I watched the first hour and couldn't stand anymore. I gave it five stars simply because anything he's in shouldn't be less than that. He's my guy.

The Bells of St. Mary's (1945)

Surprisingly Disappointing

[6/10 · 5 July 2020]

Very slow despite having the greatest actress of the 20th century. On top of that, Bing Crosby could only play Bing Crosby, which gets old real fast.

Strange Interlude (1932)

Nope

[2/10 · 23 May 2020]

I couldn't handle the pauses in the acting so the internal dialogue thought could be played. I want to see acting. The internal dialogue process should be saved for getting a feel for your character before you act the part. That's my opinion anyway. Snoozeville.

Adventure (1945)

Just a Perfect Gem

[8/10 · 17 May 2020]

Great acting, good script. One doesn't have time to get bored because the dialogue is good and constant and moves the picture along. Clark Gable and Greer Garson look so darn good together that I found myself wishing they had been together in reality. Gable had so much control in that he could convey anguish and sadness in certain scenes but never does he appear weak. Garson was solid as always. Both brilliant performers. Thomas Mitchell and Joan Blondell are great as well. A fantastic cast!

April in Paris (1952)

Beautiful But Slow

[5/10 · 11 May 2020]

The song numbers try to move the show along but they are stopped each time by too much dialogue in between. Bolger and Day do make an oddly cute pairing.

Bugsy (1991)

Good Acting, Poor Research

[5/10 · 14 April 2020]

Not even remotely historically accurate. Dates are wrong. Location of where people were and what they were doing are wrong. That said, Beatty and Bening did ok with what they had to work with. Overall, I give it a 'meh'.

The Conversation (1974)

DATED

[5/10 · 9 April 2020]

I love classic cinema, but this one is written so much for the technology of the day, it's completely dated. The film is so slow to build to any excitement, and the conversation between Cindy Williams and the spectacled male actor is played over and over. Not the best film Ive seen in a while.

Sarah and Son (1930)

Very Solid

[7/10 · 28 November 2018]

A delightful, quick paced little film that keeps your attention. Very deserving of audio and visual restoration...and very needed.