Dinner at Eight
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Movie Reviews of Dinner at Eight
Movie Review: Don't Be Late For This Party
Summary: 5 Stars
"Dinner at Eight" is an essential film just for the gathering of early screen legends on display here. The bonus is that they are in top form. If the film has a flaw it's that it may suffer a bit from staginess, but that is inherent in alot of films from this era. However, that is compensated by the richness of the writing and performances. The narrative of the film is really about the activities of the persons invited to the climactic dinner party;the dinner itself is merely an afterthought. The performance I found most affecting was John Barrymore as a washed-up actor. He is matched by his brother, Lionel, as a kind-hearted shipping magnate who is facing the collapse of his business. Wallace Beery and the legendary Jean Harlow are hilarious as the bickering nouveau riche couple. Marie Dressler lights up the screen as the straight-talking grande dame. Billie Burke has her moments as the harried party hostess. Warner Brothers should be applauded for releasing this gem so that future generations can appreciate the craftmanship of early cinema.Movie Review: Stars of the Thrities at their best
Summary: 5 Stars
Directed by George Cukor, with Marie Dressler, John Barrymore, Wallace Beery and Jean Harlow this wonderful movie has both comedy and a bit of drama. Set in the depression era, topics that ring true today are used to move the story along. Typical and topical are failing business, social climbing and adultery. Billie Burke has a wonderful speech as the, "Air Head" wife of John Barrymore that I have yet to see topped. At the end of the movie the delicious gag that the whole movie sets up is delivered flawlessly by Dressler and Harlow. This pre code gem is a delight to watch and well worth owning.Movie Review: Dinner of fate
Summary: 5 Stars
With this cast and George Cukor, Ferber, Kaufman and Mankiewicz, how can a movie fail to win immortality? Competent all around. Good to see Marie Dressler in top form. Wallace Beery too -- he can play anything, even a man in a dress suit and tie. When the devil will someone release "Tugboat Annie" with Dressler and Beery on DVD? Harlow convinces. And the Barrymores -- what can I say? There is so much meat to this that one viewing just wont do it. Billie Burke plays Billie Burke and for a social comedy-drama that is a bit over the edge. Nevertheless "Dinner at Eight" is a must-have.Movie Review: Sparkling Stars!
Summary: 5 Stars
Dibnner at Eight is one of my favorite movies. Jean Harlow is excellent in her role of the bored wife. Wallace Beery is very believable as her uncouth husband. John Barrymore, I think, must have drawn from his own life experiences when he played the not so popular anymore matinee idol. Marie Dressler has one of the best lines in film history at the end of the movie when she talks to Jean Harlow. Billie Burke is great too. The sets are fabulous, so is the script and direction. This is one of those timeless films that will be enjoyed by many more generations.Movie Review: Dinner at Eight
Summary: 5 Stars
I am a huge Jean Harlow fan. I keep waiting for a Jean Harlow DVD boxed set to be released but alas none yet. So I am buying her movies one at a time. Dinner at Eight is one of the first screwball comedies of the 1930's. Also one of the first "all star" movies. It features such greats as John and Lionel Barrymore and the wonderful Wallace Beery. Jean Harlow did not make many movies, she tragicly passed away at age 26. But she left behind some great movies and Dinner at Eight is one of her best.