Harvey
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Movie Reviews of Harvey
Movie Review: One of the all-time best.
Summary: 5 Stars
I've always had a weak spot for Jimmy Stewart. I cannot remember him performing below average, and in this movie he reaches new heights. His mimicry, his voice, his whole relaxed demeanour make his character (Elwood P. Dowd (Can I give you my card?)) one of the most likeable personalities ever. This trend is persued in the entire movie. You simpathise with the leading characters and the way they deal with the frictions Harvey causes. Every individual actor plays his or her part with a rare conviction and obvious joy. Without ever getting namby-pamby, the high feel-good factor of this movie is one of its strongest assets. You would simply like to meet (or even be) Elwood P. Dowd. Anyone who likes a good story, performed be a great and dedicated cast, will love this movie. I'm sure you will agree and also call it one of the best you'll ever see.As with all old movies, see it in the original black and white version. But in case that isn't available, the briliance of the story isn't any less bright in the colored version.
Movie Review: I studied flyspecks...while miracles are leaning on lamposts
Summary: 5 Stars
This classic comedy of martini-loving Elwood P. Dowd and his companion the Pookah (all invisible 6' rabbitt of him)is simply delightful. You need no further proof of James Stewart's versatility as an actor equally adept at drama or comedy than his portrayal here of the whimsical, kind, & gently philosophical Elwood.The cast is uniformly wonderful with Josephine Hull a standout as his harried sister who doesn't want to believe in Harvey the Pookah, but, well....strange things do happen. Jesse White as the orderly and Cecil Kellaway as the director of the Asylum are also notable, but even small roles such as Wallace Ford as the cab driver and the actor playing the judge are just right.
Mary Chase won the Pulitzer prize for this Broadway hit, and all the wonderful, memorable lines are here. "To be oh so clever, or oh so kind.." and all the rest. This is a beautifully written and perfectly realized warm comedy about what is and isn't important in life. First rate all the way.
Movie Review: I Reject Your Reality and Substitute My Own! Recommended!
Summary: 5 Stars
We have been showing classic movies to our kids and Harvey was a great addition. Jimmy Stewart puts in a fantastic performance as Elwood P. Dowd ("Let me give you my card"), an affable alcoholic who happens to believe that he has a Pooka for a drinking buddy. Just as for clarification, a Pooka is a mischievous spirit that manifests itself as a giant animal, in this case a 6' 3.5" white rabbit. Mr. Dowd's main problem is that only he can see Harvey and the rest of his family is relatively sure he is quite committable, mostly because he insists on introducing Harvey to everyone he meets, which has humorous (and socially disastrous) results.
In addition to Stewart's great performance, there is a great supporting cast but especially Josephine Hull (a great performance as Aunt Veta) and Peggy Dow (the beautiful nurse Kelly).
This is a classic that shouldn't be missed! Highly Recommended!
Movie Review: I recommend pleasant....
Summary: 5 Stars
Jimmy Stewart creates the wonderfully endearing character of Elwood P. Dowd. Dowd has a genuine interest in his fellow man and has made the choice in life to be pleasant. He goes along through life smelling the flowers and inviting everyone to his home. His best friend and protector is an invisible 6 foot three-and-a-half inch tall rabbit named Harvey. Elwood is the friendly type who wishes to introduce everyone to Harvey. This creates no small stir at home. His sister Veta (Josephine Hull) and niece (Victoria Horne) wish for a normal society life, and finally after a disastrous party determine to commit Elwood to the sanatorium.
There are a lot of positive perspectives found in this movie as everyone who cares for Dowd wishes to help him while he in turn ends up indirectly helping them. This charming film was a favorite of Jimmy Stewart and is well worth adding to the film library.
Movie Review: "...and how are you today Mr. Wilson?"
Summary: 5 Stars
Mr. Elwood P. Dowd, a man of independent means and with a thrust for life. He lives with his dependent sister (Veta Louise Simmons) and niece. He also has a unique friend (Harvey) and drinking partner. His friend seems to be the center of controversy; you see (or don't' see) he is a pooka. This of course disrupts Veta's social life and so it is time for Elwood to go to Chumley Rest (a place where friendly people offer to bathe you.)
Will Veta see the error of her ways in time?
Will Cecil Kellway (Dr. Willie Chumley) get cold beer and Akron?
What is to become of Harvey?
They had to make the rabbit a bit taller than in the play to accommodate Jimmy Stewart's height so he could still look up.
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