Random Harvest
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Movie Reviews of Random Harvest
Movie Review: FINE ROMANTIC DRAMA !!
Summary: 5 Stars
This excellent romantic drama is given the full MGM treatment, handomely produced by Sidney Franklin and Directed by Mervy Leroy. Starring Greer Garson in what I think is her most luminous portrayal (I prefer her in this to Mrs. Miniver which I think is great also. But I like her character's nobility and genteelity better in this one). Ronald Colman as the suffering amnesiac gives a poignant and touching portrayal. As a matter of fact, the entire movie which comes in at 126 minutes is a great classic from the golden era of Hollywood. Understandably a huge box office success at the time of its release, this movie stands the test of time and is never artificial or "soapy"....thanks to the intelligent screenplay, acting and direction. The film also contains one of the finest ending shots of a film ever made. I won't give it away. You'll have to watch it and find out for yourself. Hint: Greer Garson's etherealness and fine acting ability is prominent! The mastering of the DVD is outstand in brilliant black and white. This is a film to be watched again and again to gain new appreciation with each viewing. Sadly, Hollywood will never make them like this again...nor will there be producers, directors or stars like the ones in this movie. The musical score is also outstanding!!Movie Review: A Nice Old-Fashioned Movie
Summary: 5 Stars
A lovely, dramatic film, based on a James Hilton (Goodbye, Mister Chip) novel. In it a soldier, portrayed by Ronald Coleman, returns home from the trenches of World War One unable to remember who he is. Sent to an asylum back home, this nameless man, simply called John Smith, wanders out the asylum during the festivities celebrating the war's end on 11 November 1918. This disordered person, nerves shot, memory a huge blank, confidence reduced to nothing, is befriended by a big-hearted showgirl, played by the then Queen of Hollywood, Greer Garson, who takes an interest in helping him return to some normality in life. The pair fall in love, marry, have a son, and life seems set on a course of happiness, until... I'll stop there, unless I ruin the plot for anyone else. I will say this is a quality production from another age in film making, starring a cast who knew how to put everything of themselves into their performances. It covers many years, has more ups and downs and heartbreaks, suspense and drama than you're likely to see in a movie made nowadays. For those who love old fashioned movies, this is one to own.Movie Review: One of the Greatest Classic Black & White Movies
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the type of feel good movie that makes you want to watch it again and again. James Hilton writes an intriguing and gutsy story that captures you immediately and takes you through some intensely felt emotional roller coaster rides that finally comes to a stop where everything becomes happily ever after. This love story takes place in various parts of England after the war to end all wars. There are so many times when you feel that the fate of this couple is hopeless and yet the coincidences are so many that you can't help but think that the guardian angels are doing all they can to bring these lovers back together again. I can't recommend this movie (story) enough because if you are sitting alone bored on a rainy and cold day or evening, you couldn't have chosen a better pick me up than "Random Harvest" . . . by the way, Greer Garson is so incredibly beautiful and sweet that she'll simply steal your heart and take your breath away at the same time!Movie Review: Wonderful romantic classic
Summary: 5 Stars
I never get tired of watching RANDOM HARVEST. The story is timeless despite plot elements that require a willing suspension of disbelief..but isn't that true of much great fiction and almost all great poetry? There is melodrama in this movie and a more than subtle anti war sentiment, but at it's heart RANDOM HARVEST is a romance whose major theme is about the power of love..it's controlling power and it's power to heal.
For those who see this film for the first time there is a surprise twist more than halfway through it, and an ending so touching it will bring tears to your eyes. I won't divulge the plot but just say that it's the story of memory and love, lost and regained. Ronald Coleman gives a fine performance in this movie despite being perhaps a bit old for the role. Greer Garson lights up the screen here. She has never been more beautiful, and her warm personality shines through as always.
Movie Review: Bravisimmo!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
"Random Harvest" is one of my mothers favorite movies. She always talked about Ronald Coleman's silky voice. I first saw this movie about 35 years ago and I finally purchased it this year. I am giving this movie amongst several to my mother for Christmas. Ronald Coleman is wonderful in this movie as well as several others such as "A Double Life" and "A Tale of Two Cities". Greer Garson is one of my favorite actresses from that era of movie making. She was fabulous in "Mrs. Miniver" which she won best actress Academy award the same year of the release of "Random Harvest" and I loved her in "Madame Curie". You basically know how Random Harvest will end but, the movement of the movie with its little twist and turns keeps you glued to every nuance of this film. This was a fine movie with its great cinematography.