great old movie with lots of laughs
Added 11/12/2009
This movie is such a delight! Jimmy Stewart at his best...the entire cast is great.
You will not be disappointed.
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Great movie & great service
Added 10/16/2009
Excellent Movie. Brings up things about the economy and going green HOW MANY years ago. 1938. Its amazing that we are going through the same things today. Wonderful story. Jimmy Stewart is a wonderful actor and Jean Arthur is very cute.
In black and white and very clear.
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It tries too hard to be funny.
Added 10/11/2009
I love the original stage play. And I love the tv version which stars Jason Robards. Both of these versions are well written and very funny. But the Frank Capra version just tries too hard to be funny and ultimately falls flat. And they changed the stage play beyond belief. Jimmy Stewart's character was built up and the other characters were cut back. The continuity of the story suffered because of that. But the worst aspect of the movie is the overblown effort of all involved to be oh so funny and zany and madcap. It is terribly overdone. I usually like Jimmy Stewart's acting. But not in this movie. I usually like Frank Capra's movies. But not this one.
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Excellent Movie
Added 9/30/2009
I got this for my dad as he is a classic movie lover and wanted me to see this one really bad. It is a Wonderful movie!!! a classic that ranks up there with It's a wonderful life! A must see.
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"Charming and funny-a classic film for everyone"
Added 9/25/2009
"You Can't Take It With You" is the funniest screwball movie ever made. As funny as it is, the best part is that it is full of heart.
"You Can't Take It With You" is a delightful family film. I have always felt that good comedy sets up best when the characters, not the lines, are funny. This movie is a perfect example of this.
The story is about two families that are poles apart in wealth and lifestyles. The Kirbys is an affluent high class family that is never satisfied with what they have. The Sycamores is an eccentric family that does whatever they want in order to be happy. The members of this family include a mother who keeps writing a book, a daughter who dances all the time and a father trying out experiments in the basement (with explosive results). These families come together because of a romance between Tony Kirby and Alice Sycamore. Even though Tony loves Alice's family and thinks they are wonderful-the two are driven apart.
James Stewart, as Tony Kirby, is brilliant. His comedy timing and mannerisms are perfect. The interaction between the characters-the situations they find themselves-are so much fun to watch. Lionel Barrymore as well portrayed the grandfather with heart and passion.
Frank Capra, well known for directing "It's a Wonderful Life" and others, did a superb job of bringing this story-originally a play-to the screen. It is fast-paced, with perfect timing and wonderful to watch.
A great movie to watch as a family and learn an important message. Regardless of wealth and circumstance, a person is "rich" when they have friends and are happy. Fun and entertaining-this is a gem you will be glad to own.
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great old movie with lots of laughs
Added 11/12/2009
This movie is such a delight! Jimmy Stewart at his best...the entire cast is great.
You will not be disappointed.
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Great movie & great service
Added 10/16/2009
Excellent Movie. Brings up things about the economy and going green HOW MANY years ago. 1938. Its amazing that we are going through the same things today. Wonderful story. Jimmy Stewart is a wonderful actor and Jean Arthur is very cute.
In black and white and very clear.
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It tries too hard to be funny.
Added 10/11/2009
I love the original stage play. And I love the tv version which stars Jason Robards. Both of these versions are well written and very funny. But the Frank Capra version just tries too hard to be funny and ultimately falls flat. And they changed the stage play beyond belief. Jimmy Stewart's character was built up and the other characters were cut back. The continuity of the story suffered because of that. But the worst aspect of the movie is the overblown effort of all involved to be oh so funny and zany and madcap. It is terribly overdone. I usually like Jimmy Stewart's acting. But not in this movie. I usually like Frank Capra's movies. But not this one.
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