Average Rating: 6.7/10
Reviews Counted: 6
Fresh: 5 | Rotten: 1
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Release Date: Jul 20, 1944 Wide
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David O. Selznick's first production since 1940's Rebecca, Since You Went Away, based on Margaret Buell Wilder's bestselling novel, is a long but rewarding paean to the World War 2 "home front". Claudette Colbert plays the wife of a businessman who, though well past draft age, volunteered to serve his country as an officer (though the husband is never seen, he is "played"-via a photograph-by Neil Hamilton). Fighting back her own fears and anxieties, Colbert does her best to maintain a normal,
Jul 20, 1944 Wide
Oct 19, 2004
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Selznick's schmaltzy tale of the heroic behavior of one "typical" American family during WWII boasts noble political values, but it's devoid of many artistic merits.
I cherished the film's three-hour running time because it gave me time to get to know these people, even love them a little.
Beautifully made wartime drama with stellar cast.
Nice 40's drama reflecting the "war at home" during the height of WWII. Superb performances from Claudette Colbert and Lionel Barrymore. The knock on this one is it's length (three hours!) and it's occasionally forced sentimentality.
February 3, 2009
Super Reviewer
long and at times a little heavy on the corn but also very touching with beautiful cinematography and fine performances.
October 6, 2007
Super Reviewer
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