What can I say? I love classic Hollywood. And Bringing Up Baby starring two of my all-time favorite stars, Cary Grant and Katherine Hepburn, is a true gem of a movie. A hilarious romp filled with Mr. Grant's great physical comedy, this is Ms. Hepburn's first foray into comedy. Oddly enough, this movie bombed and she was labeled 'box-office poison.' Years later, it is lauded as one of Howard Hawks best and I have to agree.
I love this movie. After Dr. Strangelove (which I will be reviewing soon), it is my favorite Peter Sellers film. His portrayal of Chance the gardener shows how truly talented he was as a comedian. Unlike his run as Inspector Clouseau in the Pink Panther series that utilized his mastery of pratfalls and a silly accent, this role is the definition of naivete. To call his character simple-minded just doesn't cover it. He's so much more. It's just a sweet, little film.
And if you haven't had enough of sweet films, here's one more for you. Billy Elliot is the wonderful story of a boy who must hide his love of dance from the rest of the world or at least from his mining father. I challenge anyone to watch the opening sequence without a smile. I would recommend that you use the subtitles as the strong northern English accent can be quite difficult to follow. However you watch it, do yourself a favor and do it.
I had a hard time limited this to only three reviews. There are so many great 'b' movies. From A Beautiful Mind, the true story of John Nash, the Nobel prize winning economist who suffered from schizophrenia, to Best In Show, a hilarious mockumentary of the zany antics at a dog show, to Blade Runner, one of the best sci-fi movies of all time. There's something for everyone here.
best in show
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