Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

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Ben N @Bneffer Jul 13 The level of patriotism in this film is appropriate for kids and adults with overzealous national flag waving. The ideals the country were founded on are aspirational, and I love the core message to keep those ideals in mind. Corruption is ever present and certainly a problem today, so this is clearly relevant, and likely always will be. The characterizations are over simplified and the male/female balance is off, despite trying hard of the day it was produced in. The acting is good, but theatrical. See more thiago S @Thiagostone Apr 19 Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom See more Phil H. @PapercutsAndJumpcuts Feb 8 Capra’s cornball sincerity should collapse under its own weight….. & somehow it doesn’t. My favorite one of a kind everyman - Jimmy Stewart - turns naivety into moral courage, so the famous filibuster lands less as speechmaking than slow emotional exhaustion. The villains aren’t cartoons; they’re systems, which is why the movie still rings true, and stings hard. You don’t watch it for realism… you watch it to remember what the country claims it wants to be. Recommended viewing for those against autocrats. See more Breathe J @SilverScreenSweetheart Feb 2 From the golden age of Hollywood, Mr. Smith Goes To Washington is a phenomenal classic film that follows Jefferson Smith (James Stewart), a young political outsider who becomes a U.S. Senator against all odds. Laced with masterful direction (from Frank Capra), emotional scenes, deep patriotism, and breathtaking performances, Mr. Smith Goes To Washington is indeed a must-see. While there was not a dull performance in the film, James Stewart and Jean Arthur truly stole the show. Stewart’s passion, conviction and transformation from a naive citizen to an artful politician is stellar, and Jean Arthur’s portrayal of the intelligent Clarissa Saunders is truly a diamond. This movie is so inspiring, emotional, and patriotic, and not only will it make you want to run for the Senate tomorrow, but it will convince you that you can! Every American should watch this powerful masterpiece at least once in their laugh. It will make you laugh, cry, and thank your lucky stars that you are an American. See more Tad T @Tad19 Dec 9 Overlong and overrated. The film could happily be cut by 30 minutes as it begins to repeat the same basic ideas after having reached mid point. There are some amusing scenes, but it doesnt really have much emotional force: the idea of the boys camp is too cutesy, and the American nationalism comes over as disingeneuous and improbable. See more Grant H @RT95929188 Dec 2 One of the best from Hollywood’s golden year with every lead at the top of their craft! James Stewart was born to play this role that is the essence of American idealism, courage and optimism. In spite of its glowing principles, it also provides an insight into the chicanery of politics and how the US of 2025 came to be. See more Read all reviews

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