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 A story worth repeating, over and over and over and over... Nov 23, 2009
One of those movies you cannot help but wholeheartedly adore, `The Philadelphia Story' is filled to the brim with humor, drama, romance and a nice dollop of spunk that keeps it feeling fresh and thoroughly enjoyable from beginning to end.
I'm telling you; I'm beginning to wonder why I ever disliked Katharine Hepburn in the first place.
The film tells of the wealthy socialite Tracy Lord, embarking on yet another marriage, this time to George Kittredge. As the big day approaches, Tracy's ex-husband Dexter arrives unannounced with guests, two reporters who have some dirt on Tracy's father. The proposition is simple; allow the reporters to cover her wedding and the family dirt will stay buried. She is reluctant, but basically has no choice. Putting up a front that is easily torn down, Tracy begins to find herself swayed by the advances of reporter Macaulay Connor, a young and naïve man who only wants to expand upon his career. As the wedding gets nearer and nearer, Tracy's fiancé begins getting a little nervous, not to mention suspicious, over Tracy's newfound persona.
But just WHO is Tracy in love with?
The performances across the board are just a whole bucketful of delightful. James Stewart won the Oscar for his beautifully played comedic performance, but for me it was Cary Grant who really stole my attention. He really mastered his dapper sense of charm and wit with this one, carrying his character from unlikable to completely adorable with a few well-placed brush strokes so-to-speak. Katherine Hepburn is just remarkable here, and the entire supporting cast, from Ruth Hussey to Roland Young to John Halliday, is just stunning. John Howard plays the fool (not `a fool', but `the fool' in the sense of the phrase) very well here, exhibiting a sad sense of misplaced adoration without losing the lacy coverlet of humor.
A+ across the board. Every avenue of this film works (that dialog IS `snappy') and it is one of the best romantic comedies out there. I totally recommend this one without any hesitation!
Still one of the best Oct 12, 2009
I never tire of watching this movie. So well cast and funny. I don't know who really is my favorite star, but it might have to be James Stewart in this one, although both Cary Grant and Katherine Hepburn are really good. A good supporting cast, also.
Incredible movie full of wonderful actors and actresses Aug 21, 2009
This is an old movie well worth seeing. It is touching and hilarious. What a combination of brilliant actors and actresses, too! The chemistry between all of them is incredible. For an old movie fan, this movie is very special. I think it is worth having a copy of your own. There are things in it that resonate now, especially the relationships between women and men, even if the ideas in it and some scenes seem unreal. That is not a drawback at all to enjoying it. In fact, it might appeal to you that it is a bit unrealistic and "dreamy," so to speak. This movie is also thought provoking and will not be forgotten.
 Great movie but... Aug 19, 2009
The Philadelphia Story was everything I expected. Witty, well-acted and well-paced. Unfortunately, my DVD player was unable to read the feature disc so I was unable to learn more about its production. Pity.
The Philadelphia Story Aug 09, 2009
Such a wonderful movie, takes me back to being a child. TV was so good back in the day..
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