Reviews

I recently bought this movie, it's so funny. I don't think it could be remade decently because the stars in it were big enough to poke fun at themselves and their business. I can't imagine a modern "star" being able to laugh at himself. I first saw it when it came out and I loved it on the big screen and I still love it. I had a younger friend over and she loved it. I bought it from a "cheap movie" bin at my grocer's. The costumes are marvelous, the "movie" song/dance parts are so much fun. I would still like to know what Paul Newman was saying in French so I'm still looking for someone who can speak the language and interpret for me. (It sounded dirty, LOL.) When I first saw this movie, the ending was a surprise twist; the movie's a combination of over-the-top funny, satiric and just plain charming. Some of our biggest stars having fun. It's worth seeing.

It's a beautiful movie and yes, it will bring you to tears. She's shy and yet she has a brief miracle of a romance with a wonderful man who opens up the world for her. There are many miracles brought out in the movie. I've enjoyed this movie since I was young. Jane Wyman and Van Johnson are terrific actors and they don't disappoint. This was a "small" movie in Hollywood terms but it leaves a lasting message of hope. One message is that God brings people together in mysterious ways for good purposes. (I'm going to check if this movie is available to buy, it's worth it.) I loved Alan King's small but great role in this movie and all the supporting actors were great, too. By the way, the object she holds when she dies is an old coin that she and he bought at an antique shop and he gives it to her before he deploys to the war. I watched many Wyman films when I was young and they were all good. She wasn't an "A-list" beauty but she was beautiful and never disappointed me. Check out her film list and you're in for a treat if you watch them.