Only Angels Have Wings
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Movie Reviews of Only Angels Have Wings
Movie Review: Grant risks life and limb to avoid commitment
Summary: 3 Stars
A small South American airport with a minuscule fleet of aging aircraft specializes in high-risk flights with dangerous cargo in areas where landing is nearly impossible. This becomes a stopover for aimless Bonnie Lee (Jean Arthur) who strikes an attraction for the commander of misfits, Geoff Carter (Cary Grant). His apathy toward possessions or emotions and commitment to nothing but his desire at the moment make him a difficult catch. When ex-heartthrob Judy MacPherson (Rita Hayworth) arrives with her estranged daredevil husband Bat Kilgallen MacPherson (Richard Barthelmess) Bonnie resorts to less-than-subtle means to warm the cold-hearted man who daily tests fate.
Meager props and grainy filming detract from a movie that apparently kept the cutting room floor clean. Viewers might wish sharp shears were more plentiful. Perhaps because of the pace, it is not one of the finer Grant classics but worthy of a private afternoon showing to pass 2 hours. Jean Arthur's humor is the redemption for this story. Look for this film at a bargain price.
Movie quote: "I'm hard to get, Geoff. All you have to do is ask me."
Movie Review: Toy Airplanes
Summary: 3 Stars
I will start off by saying that this movie did keep me entertained througout. Although I was starting to become impatient because it definitely could have used some trimming. I also think Jean Arthur, a lovely actress and comedienne, was mis-cast. There was also some very poor acting from a very fresh faced Rita Hayworth. You should also be ready to accept and overlook that the special effects mainly involve toy airplanes landing on model sets. There is one fairly exciting action scene when Barthelmess lands and takes off from a small stretch of land to rescue a sick man.
Jean Arthur later commented that she felt Cary Grant was constantly up-staging her by blocking her out of the picture. She also stated that she was threatened by the beauty of Rita Hayworth. Just something extra to watch for if your so inclined.