This is still my all-time favorite film. Combination of a wonderful story told from three different points of view. The women are not relegated to minor supporting roles, but are an integral part of the story with flawless acting, plus the incredible score and cinematography - It’s a tour de force.

I was riveted the first time I saw this film. Watched it on tv one Saturday afternoon on a local station many moons ago. I did though remember thinking this is depressing. Since then I can’t tell you how many times I’ve watched it. I thought it was realistic in capturing the emotions each character went thru once they came home each dealing with different life scenarios. For me the movie has so many different layers that i never tire of watching it again and again.

@unowen-nh9ov

5 жыл бұрын

I was fortunate enough to see it in an actual theatre for the 1st time @ an early age. For many years after it would make me cry, never in the same place twice. By now it has become my sing-along Sound of Music, I know the dialogue before I hear it & anticipate the nuances of the performances before they happen. "I didn't think she was a kangaroo!" "There are drugstores EVERYWHERE!"

@urbanurchin5930

2 жыл бұрын

@@unowen-nh9ov Yes - two of the lines delivered by Virginia Mayo (as Fred's wife, Marie). Perhaps my most favorite line: after the cab has dropped off Homer and drives away - Fred, "You gotta hand it to the Navy, they sure taught that kid how to use those hooks". Al, "Yeah, but they couldn't teach him how to put his arms around his girl - or to stroke her hair". There are so many memorable quotes in this film - it is hard to remember them all.

A giant of a movie depicting lives of the ordinary people who did extraordinary things.

He has every right to express his opinion on the film, I have the right to think he doesn't know what he's talking about. My father returned from the SoPac WW Two in '46 and the attitudes and struggles and problems and HEARTBREAK experienced by the three returning servicemen in this motion picture (Wyler was a vet) were experienced by my father and millions of other returning vets.

@TheCinematicPackrat1

6 жыл бұрын

First, thank you for your father's service. And I agree with you. I think the film does accurately depict everything you mentioned. I didn't have an issue with that. My problem, from what I recall (it's been a while since I watched the review, so apologizes), is that I thought the pacing was a little too slow, I thought it lost its focus a bit in the middle, and I wished that Russell had more screen time as his storyline and performance were my favorite. But I'm all for what it's saying about returning vets.

@Kinopanorama1

8 күн бұрын

One of our all time favourite films. Superlative in every respect. We particularly love Hugo Friedhofer’s Oscar-winning music score, which is an intricate part of the film.

One of the best movies ever - you missed the boat on this one Cinematic Packrat. And the musical score is continuously overlooked for its value.

What you are missing are some of the subtle, but key elements that made this a great film. The musical score adds so much to support the emotions running through the scenes. How could you miss including Roman Bonham's scene reading about his son's meritorious acts of heroism? Probably the most emotionally charged scene in the entire picture. What made this film so popular was it was first seen and appreciate by the generation who participated in the war effort. The men who left loved ones behind for the duration and the women who waited for them to return.

@TheCinematicPackrat1

7 жыл бұрын

I loved the points you made. Yes, it was certainly a timely film when it came out, and that definitely added to its strong appeal with viewers of the time. There was a lot of subtle, and the music was good. Thanks for being so thoughtful and polite with your comments. Even though you felt more strongly about the film than I did, I hoped you enjoyed the review otherwise. Hope you try out some of my other reviews (I'm particularly proud of my Casablanca and Cavalcade reviews). Thanks for watching!

This is by far one of the BEST ALL TIME MOVIES OF HISTORY!!!!!!

You need to go back and watch this a few more times, because real movie lovers who say they don't get this movie fail to view it from a 1946 audience point of view with real understanding - in what was so hard hitting that many critics still argue it as the best movie ever made. Go back and view Wyler's effective and essential use of deep focus scenes, the intended camera use at eye-level when delivering key plot lines, and my favorite being Wyler's use of mirrors conveying the character's struggling to perceive reality - like powder room scene where it's done in one shot but the view shifts between 2 large mirrors (and a 3rd small one in Mayo's hand) as if she is holding onto the delusional war bride perspective. Near the end of the scene Wright's character Peggy seems to see through the house of mirrors and gets the correct bead on the situation of the common painful break up of the failed war bride marriage - while the bathroom attendant is seen in full focus as involved in the discussion, but acts aloof despite being within earshot. Wyler uses a lot of simple props and altered camera angles to artistically convey the conflicting POV's in many scenes. The shifting of mirrors and angles is used in other scenes the characters are looking directly into the mirrors, conveying their altered perspectives after an entire nation was effected by this war from the soldiers, to the families to the children - there was a ripple effect that hit everyone. There are lines weaved throughout coming from every age group in fear of hope for the future fully aware that the atom bomb has changed everything. One of my favorite effects by Wyler was how we often don't see the character's face delivering the line (in fact, their back is often facing into the camera). Instead, we see only the other character's facial reaction - and this effect is used clear up to the very last lines of the movie delivered by Andrews. Instead, we're drawn more to Teresa Wright's reaction. And I'm just touching on the high points. There's so much you missed. And please, can you sound any less pretentious?

@TheCinematicPackrat1

7 жыл бұрын

Randy Jones You made some great points. Definitely will look out for all that in future viewings. And how do I sound pretentious? Is it just how my voice sounds or is it my phrasing, or something else? I don't ever mean to sound pretentious, so I generally want to know. I'm sorry you didn't like the review, but thank you for at least giving it a shot. Thank you for also sharing some of your thoughts on the movie. I really did find them interesting. I do appreciate the criticisms, by the way, as it helps me to improve in the future.

@randyjones3739

7 жыл бұрын

Didn't mean to get personal then, but your vocal inflection struck me as conveying a sort of pretension or "ho-hum" certainty. There are a lot of movies that deserve that tone for sure, but this one work is so loaded with a sincere effort for authenticity it earns true respect. Wyler came back from filming war and he and Goldwyn wanted to make this film after reading stories of the difficulties that vets, families and all members of society were struggling with the GIs reintegration back to society with some semblance of normal life as they recalled it before the war, yet seeing the vets with PTSD and not understanding it or how to address it, not to mention the hardships of the waiting loved ones. Wyler was so deaf by this time he needed a special hearing aid made by the studio to help him shoot the film. There was no real wardrobe. Goldwyn gave money to all the main characters to go out and buy clothes off the shelf that they felt their characters would buy and wear to keep it period authentic. Wyler made sure all services were represented, but the high ranking Captain (Andrews) came from the poorest family. The gruff Army Sergeant (March) was a financially well-off banker, and Russell (a real service-related disabled Army vet with no acting experience except for Army training films he did during the war) plays an average young sailor from a common working-class home with a high school sweetheart. All are battling with PTSD - two are self-medicating with alcohol, Homer with social withdrawal, and Fred with nightmares. Wyler wanted to break from any character stereotyping with ranks (typical in war movies). And "everyone" is struggling with some level of distress, from the soldiers clear down to the sweet little girl scolded for looking at Homer's hooks. No one in the story gets cut a break through most of this movie, and the audience is "finally" given an encouraging ending in the form of a simple at-home marriage, and also given the feeling of certainty for the future as Homer - the disabled vet - confidently weds without dropping the ring - and steadying Wilma's hand with his hook, he places the ring on Wilma's finger as she smiles at him warmly. Then in the final scene faith in Fred is restored as a "hopeful" junk man... he's still not too confident in himself, but even as he tries to talk Peggy out of any involvement with him and warning her it would be tough for them both getting "kicked around for years," Fred's back is facing us and all we see is Teresa Wright's reaction smiling more and more. We even get just a peek that even Fred begins smiling too. And hope is restored. The characters are joyfully absolved and audiences leave the theater with a sense of hope for the future. I have seen this movie countless times and I marvel at how this story is told so well. I highly suggest you research all the background history, the directing and camera work in this film. IMO and many others, this should be AFI's #1 movie, not Citizen Cane.

@TheCinematicPackrat1

7 жыл бұрын

Randy Jones It's alright. A few people have said that, but none ever said HOW I sounded pretentious. So thank you for explaining it. I'm working on getting better with the voice overs. I'm not trained for this and tend to have trouble not tripping over my words when reading from a script. It's caused me to develop a certain way of speaking when doing these. It has its ups and downs. I'm working on fixing the downs. Thanks for the feedback! :) I really do appreciate it. And thanks again for sharing your thoughts on the film. I enjoyed reading about what you thought of it (hearing others' points of views is one of the main reasons why I do this).

@randyjones3739

7 жыл бұрын

Glad my input helped. Perhaps it would help if you just simply used a neutral narrative tone like the voice of David McCullough in Ken Burn's Civil War and the Narration scenes in Sea Biscuit. Use that sort of neutral approach vocally. Your words will convey your point of view, while the voice remains non-emotional and totally neutral. Some emotion will slip through non-obtrusively on its own unforced. (fwiw)

@unowen-nh9ov

5 жыл бұрын

Love that the Al/Fred confrontation @ Butch's is shot in profile before Wyler cuts to close-ups for the dialogue, like 2 boxers sizing each other up in the ring before squaring off!

One of the best films ever with the best stars.

Clearly you missed the point of this great film. "It didn't do it for me". OK, it's a free country. This movie stands as possibly the greatest human interest story of all time. First rate acting (Dana Andrews deserved an Oscar nomination for best actor, overlooked for reasons I can't fathom), and great direction. Watch the airplane graveyard scene near the end. But also watch when Andrew's father reads the citation about him. His voice cracks at one point and Gladys George, as the step mom tears up while listening and walks away without one word of dialogue. This movie has it all. And as relevant today as it was in 1946, which is saying something.

@unowen-nh9ov

5 жыл бұрын

More. The scene @ the soda fountain where the isolationist reactionary claims Homer lost his hands under false pretenses? That dude is the internet before the internet existed.

@jonnyquatromusic

4 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed this movie, and Dana Andrews’ performance, but I’m still salty about it stealing the Oscars from It’s A Wonderful Life and Jimmy Stewart.

@Coupal1

4 жыл бұрын

@@jonnyquatromusic As far as I understand, ''It's a Wonderful Life'' was not a hit when it first came out and did not do well at the box office. It was only when the copywrite lapsed about thirty years later and when tv stations started to show the movie at Christmas, that it gained a following and became popular. People realized that the story really was timeless and the story line itself was still relevant. ''The Best Years of Our Lives'' is a snapshot of a particular time in history. Frankly, I love both movies.

@acdragonrider

4 жыл бұрын

u.n. owen Ik i felt the same way I do when I see haters of our soldiers

@colleencupido5125

2 жыл бұрын

Dana Andrews was a severely underrated actor, in my opinion. He played the starring role in two movie Legends, this one and the classic Noir "Laura." Even 10+. years after this performance, he had one of his best roles in Jaques Tournier's film "Curse of the Demon."

We all have our own opinions. Thank you for your video. I am so blessed to appreciate this as the masterpiece it is. I never tire of watching it with tears in my eyes. That's what films should evoke, not CGI one dimensional heartless tales. Best wishes to you and yours always. Michael Ball

Saw this the other day, thought it was excellent.

@TheCinematicPackrat1

6 жыл бұрын

Thomas Drowry Glad you enjoyed the movie. There's certainly a lot to recommend about it.

First of all, it is Day-na, not Donn-a, Andrews, and Theresa Wright, not White. It helps to be older and have a well-developed attention span to enjoy this film. And to appreciate what a good film score can add. I find the sequence beginning with Fred's father reading his citations, followed by the walk through the airplane graveyard, ending with Fred's "getting it out of his system" inside the B-17, to convey an incredibly powerful anti-war message, that even a "Good War" brings loss and suffering and waste beyond measure.

@TheCinematicPackrat1

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I realized the name mispronunciations after I made the video. It annoys me, too. :/ The airplane graveyard scene is really good! Been a while since I saw the movie. So can't remember the score too much, unfortunately.

@unowen-nh9ov

5 жыл бұрын

@@TheCinematicPackrat1 Yes, Best Original Score Oscar Winners are always SO forgettable! Fortunately BYOOL took 6 others. Guess it hit with someone. Oh, yeah, pretty much everyone.

@TheCinematicPackrat1

5 жыл бұрын

@@unowen-nh9ov I don't mind you disagreeing (I like the conversation and debate) but you don't have to be so rude about it. I'm just stating my opinion. That's it. Not only that but it's my opinion after seeing the movie once. I suspect I'll probably like the movie more on a second viewing. But even if I don't, that's fine. It's an opinion. Not everyone has to like a movie or TV show or whatever as much as everyone else. If they did, life would be pretty boring. I'm aware I'm in the minority when I said the movie was good and not great. That doesn't make me wrong because I'm talking about my personal experience with it. If you loved it, that's wonderful. Let's talk about that, but we can do it politely and in a civil manner. There's no reason to be nasty.

@unowen-nh9ov

5 жыл бұрын

@@TheCinematicPackrat1 Do you justify your opinions? No. Instead you take offense when your unsubstantiated editorializing about a great work of art & classic box office hit is challenged. Petty, childish name-calling, aka trolling for attention & views from someone else's (a great many someone elses') decades old work. How many Oscars you got? Oh, none. You just criticize others'.

@TheCinematicPackrat1

5 жыл бұрын

@@unowen-nh9ov When did I ever start name calling anyone? And I always try to back up my opinions with supporting evidence. I certainly don't always succeed in that, especially in my earlier years like when I made this review, but I always try. And how am I trolling? I stated my opinion, you started being nasty about it instead of discussing calmly and politely, I explained myself and asked why you were being rude, and now you're getting angrier. And why do you keep mentioning how many other people liked the movie? Someone doesn't have to like a movie just because most others do or because the film won tons of awards. Movies are different for everyone. You need to accept that. If I've offended you in some way, I apologize. I'm not trying to be mean to anyone who disagrees with me, but often when they are, they're rude and nasty for no reason, which isn't necessary. I love film. You appear to love it, too. Let's share in that and debate a film politely.

Maybe it's because you're too young and didn't grow up with relatives who actually fought in the war? My Dad was 4F and drove a bus for the duration, one uncle was strafed by the Japanese and received a Purple Heart, while another uncle was wrongly reported to his family as KIA but survived. One of my Dad's childhood friends fought the Japanese and struggled with his own PTSD until the day he died. If nothing else, I appreciate what these men went through and endured as many would never talk about it. I think my dad carried guilt for being 4F, but as I said these men never talked about it.

@TheCinematicPackrat1

7 жыл бұрын

I don't think that's it. The traumas facing soldiers returning from war is a universal and timeless story in my book. That's always something that will remain relevant because it's something that soldiers must always face when a war is finished. That's probably one of the reasons why this movie has endured for 70 years. The movie just didn't quite hit me. It may have been for the reasons I list in the video or maybe I just wasn't in the right mood for it when I popped it into the DVD player. Whatever the reason, I, for the moment anyway, have to stand by my review. And keep in mind, I'm not saying this movie is bad. Far from it. It's a good movie with much to recommend it. It just didn't hit me as much as it hit others. Hope that explains myself a bit better. Hope despite are differing opinions that you enjoyed the video. If not, thanks for at least giving it a shot. P.S. For what it's worth, I thank your dad, uncles, and your dad's friend for their service.

@unowen-nh9ov

5 жыл бұрын

A movie made by veterans for veterans becomes a global classic, an epic because of its characters. dialogue & cast, not effects or scenery. So that decades later KZread can trivialize, misrepresent & belittle it.

@animalntelligence3170

3 жыл бұрын

I was a little kid during the 1960s and almost anyone 40+ had been involved, now they are at least mid 90s. The war even in 1965 still had lingering effects, both positive and negative. The USA was dominant but not as great as it would become. Europe was still cleaning up and would be for at least a decade or two more -- our family sponsored a "foster kid" overseas (small amount of money each month, not actually living with us) -- in 1965 the kid was not from central america or africa but from italy.

@kingamoeboid3887

2 жыл бұрын

I was nearly 20 when I saw this for the first time. And I've seen Gone With The Wind, Citizen Kane, It's A Wonderful Life and many other classics.

why don't you review blockbusters like Transformers or Legally Blonde..you seem well suited for it.

I served and when I came home after 4 years I found my life as a civilian to be very different. I adjusted and went on to live the best I could. If you think about it, you really have no choice but to adjust and carry on.

@TheCinematicPackrat1

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service. I hope things have gotten better for you.

Excellent story and excellent acting. One of my absolute favorite films! Everything clicked for me Don't miss it!!!

My Dad fought the last year of WW II at age 18. The Director, William Wyler- it's debatable whether or not he's the Greatest Film Director. Ever. With a highly successful career in the 1930s, Wyler chose to suspend his career to fight for his country, at a fraction of his salary, flying planes so cold inside that frostbite was common. His friends said "Wyler, don't do it. You're Jewish. You could end up in a concentration camp. Wyler went anyway. His final film before leaving for Europe, "Mrs.Miniver" was said by Churchill to be more valuable than a fleet of destroyers in drumming up support for the U.K. when she was standing alone against the Nazis. Wyler came home completely deaf in one ear and partially deaf in the other ear. And that utterly heartwarming/heartbreaking scene of Myrna Loy and Frederick March seeing each other for the first time in years- that was modeled on Wyler's own meeting with his wife after the War.

Obviously you are not, nor ever will be a veteran, that returns to a changed life after being in combat. This film, is 200% accurate.

Packrat ... not that impressed? This is a series of "small stuff" scenes ... Everest out of a sand pile. You comPUHletely missed it, like where Wright wipes off Fred's sweat after the nightmare scene. Honest but misguided. Middle Act missing things? I'd say you were right about Homer's getting short shrift, but that scene where O'Donnell takes off his arms? Tells him it'll be alright? The scenes in Homer's room with HIS REAL ARMS ... as a football/basketball player? Were you even paying attention? Hoagie Carmichael with Homer at the piano? Where he tells him to "give 'em time, unless there's another war?" The "Novak" scene in the bank, where Al risks his job to give a guy a chance (if you'd served you'd know how Al instantly judged character). The simplicity of the meal between Fred and Peggy (Italian restaurant) followed by the "stolen" kiss and the placement of the car in the lot as they are leaving, feeling trapped or "tunneled" in to some choice. The nightclub scene depicting the frolic and jumpy nature of the times, the wish to blow off steam ... and the shot where Mayo sits next to Peggy's boyfriend, indicating looser times than we might have imagined. The pre-drinking scene at home, the banquet (for Al) where Loy counts his drinks, checks his bad language, where Al explains the difference between what "homefront" thinks vs. the vets. The reading of the citation by Fred's Dad (Roman Bohnen: F**** BRILLIANT!). These are just from memory.

@TheCinematicPackrat1

8 жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks for watching and your comment. Sorry you didn't like the review. Yes, I was paying attention, and I enjoyed most of the scenes and moments you highlighted. I'm not saying those moments are bad or that the movie is bad. I truly think it's a good film with the great stuff in it. I don't think the movie as a whole is great, though. I did use some weasel words (which in hindsight I would rewrite and omit because I was unsure about it at the time but was too lazy to rewrite a small portion of the review to get rid of it) in the review when it come to why I didn't like it. The film is about their lives coming home, and yes, it's built on the mundane events that happen to them that have great significance on where they are at that time. But, like I said, there was just something missing for me. I don't know what that was. Like I say in the review, it could be the pacing not meshing well with me or it could be something else entirely. But it just didn't become a great film for me. But, again, it's still a good film with great aspects. I'm really glad you liked the movie. We may disagree on certain things, but that's the nature of reviewing sometimes. Again, thanks for watching! Hope you are willing to watch some of my other stuff. Either way, thanks for the feedback. I really do appreciate it.

@josephcarlbreil5380

8 жыл бұрын

Cinematic Packrat, do us a favour and 'buzz off'.

@johnmcng

7 жыл бұрын

Mike Goodman, thanks for your comments. I couldn't agree more. This is one of my all time favorite movies. And a lot of them for the moments that you have cited. I wrote awards and decorations citations in the military and I cry EVERY TIME when Roman Bohnen reads Fred Derry's citation for the Distinguished Flying Cross. The nightmare scene makes the hair on my neck stand up and as you mentioned, Teresa Wright wiping his brow and calming him afterwards are indelibly etched in my mind. Great movie and I'm watching it again now getting ready to post a trailer on Face Book. Thanks again.

@TWS-pd5dc

7 жыл бұрын

Very well said and your observations are spot on. The Novak scene you mention is also one of those subtle parts of the film. I interpreted it as Al was very conflicted at first. "No collateral? That's going to be difficult". Clearly he's caught between instinct and reality, but he makes the call based on his gut instinct as he later tells his boss. But watch the great Ray Collins, after telling Al to stay behind. They discuss it, and Collins reminds Al of the reality of giving out bad loans while remaining sympathetic to Al's beliefs. After reminding Al, "see you later at the club" Al leaves and Ray Collins' expression of trepidation is well done. He has confidence in Al but he's worried that Al might be too connected to the returning vets problems to make good business choices. Just a fantastic film on all levels.

@unowen-nh9ov

5 жыл бұрын

@@johnmcng LOVE that scene, further proof of Wyler's genius. Because the service award says it all, neither character says a word. Hortense, tears in her eyes, stands & returns to what she was doing, while Fred's Dad butts out a smoke in front of his flask. We see these characters are literally from the wrong side of the tracks, Fred is at an all-time low, but his relationship with his father & his wife remains loving & supportive. And Wyler knew his actors didn't need to say a word of dialogue to convey how profound their feelings were. No words could do that. Only their performances.

Best film ever..Thank you so much....

I'm now 78, and in my (elderly?) opinion, I think "The Best Years Of Our Lives" and "The Treasure Of The Sierra Madre" are two of the greatest films produced in Hollywood; they are definitely the top 2 films on my "all-time favorites" list.

@TheCinematicPackrat1

Жыл бұрын

I still need to see Treasure! Love Bogart! So, I'm sure I'll love it!

There were men who fought in the Civil War with PTSD.

The music in this film is beautiful... ...so is Virginia Mayo!

Great film

not sure what's wrong with the rest of this comment section, i thought your review was pretty great. your narration isnt even bad, ive seen waaaay worse. I've never seen such a stark dislike ratio on a video essay / review of a movie like this, and it seems completely unwarranted.

@TheCinematicPackrat1

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I'll admit the review could be better in certain ways, but I do wish people would be more civil. I don't even care if people critique my criticism (I actually welcome it), I just wish they weren't a-holes about it. Thank you for watching! Should be a new video in the next few days.

Take the wedding sequence at the end. Because of Gregg Toland deep focus, you see three couples: one couple, Myrna Loy & Frederic March, representing the past, the marrying couple representing the present and Teresa Wright & Dana Andrews representing the future.

My goodness, the commentator must have been watching a different film. For it's time and its timeliness it was incredibly moving and amazingly well acted, not overacted or stagey as many films of the time were. It's a classic and I'm sorry, but the review here is off base.

I want a wife like Wilma.

@unowen-nh9ov

5 жыл бұрын

You can't, she married her director's brother before becoming a leper in Ben-Hur.

@acdragonrider

4 жыл бұрын

I want to marry Teresa Wright

C'mon man. This is one of the great American movies. Guess you just don't like quality dramas. This one perfectly captured post-war America. Absolute must-see for any film buff.

This monumental story addressed PTSD.

A Great Movie telling the hell of wars!

Just want to say that I don't understand why some people in the comments section feel the need to attack you personally, and that I admire you for not taking the video down despite all the negativity.

@TheCinematicPackrat1

3 жыл бұрын

Oh, thank you so much! That's nice of you to say! :) Honestly, it's an internet comment section. People take differing opinions way to personally. I can't see myself ever taking down a review no matter how badly it did unless I thought I had crossed some kind of moral line with it.

@kingamoeboid3887

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheCinematicPackrat1 I liked this film no doubt about it, I had a bit of a crush on Teresa Wright and it is uplifting. But It’s A Wonderful Life should’ve won Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Director (I liked Donna Reed more than Teresa Wright).

@randywhite3947

2 жыл бұрын

@@kingamoeboid3887 nah Best Years was the better picture (even though none were the best film that year)

I liked your review, the format, the voiceover.....but I disagree with your conclusion! I really do think it's one of the handful of greatest movies. Of course it can seem somewhat dated in 2016, a 70 year old film. But it is so rich in so many small details. Wyler was a stickler for doing take after take until he found a certain naturalness. A small moment such as when Homer's mother is rendered speechless when she sees his hands; she covers her throat so as not to scream or cry. And during Homer's wedding, when Harold Russell flubs his line, Wyler keeps going because it's so true to life. Anyway, I think it's one of those movies that gets better the more times you see it.

@TheCinematicPackrat1

7 жыл бұрын

Dave Glo Glad you liked aspects of the review. This is all opinion at the end of the day. Thank you for respecting mine. I certainly respect yours. And there are certainly great things in the movie. I just don't think the movie as a whole is great. Thank you for watching, by the way. Hope you check out some of my other reviews if you're interested.

@wotan10950

7 жыл бұрын

The Cinematic Packrat I will definitely check out your reviews. You're obviously a student of cinema, so I'm interested in your opinions. We can't all agree on everything! :)

@unowen-nh9ov

5 жыл бұрын

@@TheCinematicPackrat1 Why?

Good Review. And I like that you say your opinion may change some day. Right now this is my all time favorite movie, I just think it is one of the most "real" movies devoid of pretention you will ever see. My other favorites include Taxi Driver, Vertigo, Barton Fink, and Night of the Hunter. Also Harvey. The middle of the movie is hard to completely understand until several viewings, and I can see how it would come off as boring, but I choose to see it as insanely detailed.

@TheCinematicPackrat1

7 жыл бұрын

Trevor Evansyoung Thanks so much! So happy you enjoyed the review. And, yeah, it is a very real film. It just presents these guys as they would be and doesn't attempt to put any frills on. It's one of my favorite things about Wyler's direction.

This movie is RICH with a story about the aftermath of war and real human life. Those 3 men and their stories are so interesting, it kept me on the edge of my seat. The telling of this story is way ahead of its time in it's realism. This is The Best Film of our Lives. Thank God I can appreciate it. In a few years time maybe when seeing it again you will appreciate it also.

You're right when you ended this video by saying your opinion on this movie is in the minority. I respect your opinion even though it differs mine. Well put together video, though.

@TheCinematicPackrat1

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I know it's in the minority, but that's my opinion. I can't say I like something just because I want people to agree with me. If I didn't see "it" in the movie then I didn't see it. Believe me, I don't like having to put out a review where I'm saying I don't like or love a film as much as the majority, because I know I'll get some or a lot of scorn about it. But I have to be honest. (And like I said at the end of the review, I still think this is a good movie, just not a great one.) Thanks for being so polite about our differing opinions. That's all reviews are. Opinions. I'm no more right or wrong than anybody else. And thanks for the compliment about the video being well put together. I spend a lot of time getting them just right. Nice to no that isn't for nothing. If you're interested, do check out some of my other videos. We probably agree on something. Haha. Cheers.

My father and 2 uncles were all combat veterans of WWII. They occasionaly argued but one thing they all agreed upon .None of them ever met a Jew in a front line unit .Supply and medics occasionally but not often.Payed off the Draft Board.Their words not mine but they were there and had the scars to proove it.

You can rattle through this movie today and think ho hum as the narrator did. However, in order to understand the full effect of this movie and how dearly important it was, you have to understand the CONTEXT of the time. You can't just go through the history so mechanically. In this time, people did not normally talk about their disabilities and problems. This film was incredibly groundbreaking and meant so much to so many people and despite the 2D perceptions of the narrator, this movie still resonates today. If you're one of those people who can't handle black and white movies, or anything older than your own time, then this movie won't mean anything to you. If you're interested in things beyond yourself this will hit some emotional buttons and you'll be glad you saw it. The narrator has a textbook knowledge of the 1940's, but hasn't spent enough time getting to know the people of the 40's. That makes all the difference.

Four seconds of this voice and off. Yukkh!

@TheCinematicPackrat1

8 жыл бұрын

Sorry you didn't like it. What about my voice in particular didn't you like? I know I have a bad habit of elongating my words. is that it or just my voice in general? I'm always trying to improve. So I genuinely want know.

@lukeevans9698

8 жыл бұрын

Amen. Who talks like that? How pretentious.

@josephcarlbreil5380

8 жыл бұрын

You trying to improve. Improve what? You are a zero.

@daveconleyportfolio5192

6 жыл бұрын

Well, I for one think that you speak very well for an automated text-to-speech app.

@williamsnyder5616

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheCinematicPackrat1 Your voice has the sound of someone who's trying VERY hard to sound important and knowledgeable. But to be that way, you should take about five years off from this to learn some background on the films and the subjects they are trying to tell you about. For example, I stumbled on this review again (I have an earlier comment.) after having heard your review of "How Green Was MyValley." In the case of that film, John Ford called it his "favorite film," while Peter Bogdanovich not only said he broke into tears five minutes into the film, but also that he said, flatly, that while "Citizen Kane" probably was the best film ever, "HGWMY" not only was the best film of 1941, but that it SHOULD have won best film. Why did these two professional directors feel that way? You want to be a film critic or just someone who starts up a video page and has an opinon? Having an opinon is fine, but show some intelligence by doing R-E-S-E-A-R-C-H. Also, try to be a "mensch."

I loved this film when I first saw it about 5 years ago. That said your own response is equally valid. That's the beauty of any entertainment: there can be different responses to it and no one who disagrees is wrong. It's just a matter of personal reaction. It doesn't make the film a classic or a disappointment, it just means that we respond the way that we do. Although sometimes repeat viewings can change our response.

@TheCinematicPackrat1

7 жыл бұрын

All very true, and that' something I always try to get across when someone disagrees with me. It's fine to disagree, because this is all just opinion at the end of the day. And if I ever rewatch this, my opinion very well might change. So many things can effect your perception of a movie, including something as simple as your mood. Thanks for being so civil!

This was a terrific film. I’m shocked you say it was ‘ok’.

@TheCinematicPackrat1

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I misspoke. Because at the beginning I say it's okay, and at the end, I say it's good. I meant to say I thought it was good both times. Honestly, this is one of those films I'll probably like a lot more when I eventually see it again. I was probably just in a weird headspace when I watched it the first time.

Great movie!

I liked this movie a lot. The only slightly critical thing I can think of, is that the story line about the veteran getting involved with the daughter, was perhaps not necessary for the movie. That story line got a little too much attention towards the end, as it seemed to belong to a different type of movie.

@randywhite3947

2 жыл бұрын

Nah that storyline fit perfectly fine

THIS IS ONE OF MY TOP FIVE. GREATEST GENERATION.❤🇺🇸

One of the best scores in movie history. And some of the best acting. A masterpiece by William Wyler, perhaps the best American director ever. You missed the point, pal.

I’m surprised you didn’t like this film but that’s fine to each their own

Films are highly subjective. I adore this movie. The pacing, direction, acting all so spot on. It is quite possible you will see this film much later in your life (as you say) and see it differently.

@TheCinematicPackrat1

Жыл бұрын

All very true. Honestly, if I watched it again tomorrow (or a week or two after I first watched it), I'll probably like it more. Mood can really effect these things.

Honestly, this is one of my favorite movies from the forties and my 3rd favorite from 1946 (After Gilda and It's a Wonderful Life). I love all the performances from the cast. As for a favorite scene, mine would probably be the scene in which Homer shows Wilma how he gets ready for bed and when she promises to never abandon him. Very moving sequence.As for the ranking:1. Gone with the Wind 2. Casablanca 3. Mrs. Miniver 4. The Best Years of Our Lives 5. It Happened One Night 6. Rebecca 7. You Can't Take It With You 8. All Quiet on the Western Front9. How Green Was My Valley 10. Grand Hotel 11. Going My Way 12. Cavalcade

@ruthiehenshallfan99

9 жыл бұрын

+ruthiehenshallfan99 Stupid computer. I had it spaced out all nicely too. Oh well. Anyways, I had the chance to see The Great Ziegfeld, but both times it was on, it was very late. Also, I have seen the winners for 1947-1950, so I look forward to your evaluations on those.

@TheCinematicPackrat1

9 жыл бұрын

+ruthiehenshallfan99 Great Ziegfeld is a long watch. Don't blame you for not being able to finish it. I'm hoping to get the Gentlemen's Agreement review done in the next month or so, but I'm starting grad school in a few weeks and that's going to slow down videos considerably. As always, thanks for watching and for the interest.

@searchingformyself5319

7 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you mentioned that scene. In my opinion, the most legitimate tear-jerking scene ever given to us in American film. (Forget pretentious teenage catering nonsense, such as "Titanic".) It's right up there with the ending of "City Lights".

@wally1452

6 жыл бұрын

Wow! Very good rating Kiddo...very good selections...Casablanca my favorite love story for 60 years so far, I saw it when 14...then this film is # 2 and I agree with the scene you mention...2nd best scene is at end when the two greats, Dana Andrews and Myrna Loy "are the only two" in that packed room for the wedding.

@randyacuna3248

3 жыл бұрын

My favourite of all time is the 1932 classic I Am A Fugitive From A Chain Gang with the great Paul Muni.

It's a splendid film. How can you not like a movie that has Hoagy Carmichael in it?

Just watched this movie, I'd give it a B+, a good and at times great movie. Not one of my favorites but worth a rewatch.

Well, each to his own. I first saw this movie on Television many years ago. I like it better NOW than I did then and I thought it was great the first time. Compared to the horrible films they make these days it is GREAT!! To me the same thing all through the film is THIS: these men coming back have CHANGED, they are NOT the same men they were when they left. And the people at home have changed too. The scene where Homer gets out of the cab and then in a bit Wilma comes running through the hedge to greet him, they both see one another and FREEZE. To me that means *they both realized they are not the same* and just coming home all by itself is not going to fix anything. It hits them hard. Their freezing in place was SUBTLE just like you say, but boy it speaks volumes. This is ALWAYS the problem with Service people. Now we have electronic gadgets where they can sometimes visit back home in real time, but STILL they grow and change individually, it is inevitable. The country changes quickly when a War is over too. People coming BACK are different and the folks at home are different. They have to go back to MUNDANE Jobs, etc. I believe the mundane thing was very deliberate. Captain Derry comes back an Army Air Corps Captain, has been an important part of the war, and now, he is a soda jerk again. Nothing stays the same. As for Homer, I am guessing they did not make the whole film with him at the center, it gave many more people something to realate to. The Real Life Harold Russell has some financial problems, he had to sell at least one of his Oscars. It brought a record price at the time, but he faced some adversity the rest of his REAL Life. I really thnk it gets better with time too. People realize this problem is AGES OLD. BB

@TheCinematicPackrat1

3 жыл бұрын

A lot of good points there. Thanks for sharing them! :) I'm rewatching this at some point. I think I'll probably like it more then. And let me stress that I thought the film was GOOD with great parts. Me sharing it was okay at the beginning was a mispeak on my part.

Preferring Mrs. Minever over The Best Years Of Our Lives is like preferring frankfurters over filet mignon.

Harold Russell did a fine job as (essentially) a non-actor and deserved an Oscar just for that alone rather than for his disability. He did make a few minor film-appearances later in his life, but (obviously) he was restricted to being a "one shot success" in "Best Years..". It's a real pity that he couldn't carry on as an actor because he could act quite well.

Just finished The Best Years of Our Lives and gave it an 8/10 on IMDb. Whenever I watched the Best Picture winners, I always looked forward to watching your reviews of them after they were over. Hopefully you upload more soon! :)

@TheCinematicPackrat1

8 жыл бұрын

+Garet McKenna Oooohhhh, how sweet. Well, rest assured that there will be more BP videos. I'm working on the first entry of another video series at the moment. It's a rather long video. So with school on top of it, it's taken me a while to do. After I'm done with the video, I'm going to do a short, special BP video, then I'll make the Gentleman's Agreement and Hamlet videos. I've watched both. So new stuff is coming. Sorry it's taking so long. I hate there being this long between videos. Thank you for your patience! :) And thanks for watching! :)

@garetmckenna8674

8 жыл бұрын

The Cinematic Packrat Well, I hope your new video series will be as good as the BP series. Can't wait to see your Gentleman's Agreement and Hamlet videos and every other one to come!

@searchingformyself5319

7 жыл бұрын

For all the comments I've seen you make on film videos on here, I'm surprised you only gave it a 10/10. I'd give it a million out of ten if I could. Second favorite movie of all time (at the moment) and truly one of the classics that still holds true to this day.

My experience with this film watching it by chance on TV without knowing anything about it, was I thought it was made in the 1950s or 1960s looking back a few years -- the film seems very prescient, almost predicting the America I grew up in, like the scene in the airplane graveyard predicted the housing boom. I was surprised that it was made in 1946. This is if only for historical reasons one of the greatest films ever. I believe the last credited actor, Michael Hall, died this year. No other actor or extra would be much less than 80. Wright who played the young daughter would actually be well over 100 now.

Indeed, one of the best movies ever made

This man narrating this video thought The Best Years Of Our Lives was just okay? Maybe he’s lacking what it means to have the American spirit. Considering how the entertainment business is now I’m really not surprised.

all the oscars should have went to dana andrews. for this movie as well as all the movies he ever played in.

@johnhardman3

5 жыл бұрын

His career soon fades after the war, and he wrecked his looks and his chances by hitting the bottle (drinking may well have led to the dementia that ended his life in 1992).

@ericburns9132

Жыл бұрын

He should have been nominated for leading actor that's for sure but to me the person that should have won the Oscar for Best Actor that year was Jimmy Stewart for "It's a Wonderful Life"

@USAMehdi

Жыл бұрын

@@ericburns9132 yes indeed. Wonderful Life is one of my favorites. I like all Capra's and all Jimmy Stewart's movies. Frank Capra brought the best in actors and made his movies seem real. No fake or artificial delivery.

My first viewing of this film I felt blah as well. In fact I much preferred the ww2 film Since you went away. I still do prefere since u went away over best years but I enjoyed it so much more on my 2nd viewing

Ohio? Teresa Wight? Donna Andrews? The fuck?

This numbskull shouldn't be allowed to watch a movie of this caliber. Don-na Andrews---I don't know whether to laugh or cry.

Don't listen to the haters, Tim. I like your thoughts.

@TheCinematicPackrat1

7 жыл бұрын

Angel- I Love Movies Thank you. I honestly don't mind criticism. I just ask that people be polite. If they can be constructive with their critiques, that's an added bonus.

The Cinematic Packrat, I believe this was one of the greatest films ever made. Your review of the movie is off base and not shared by most and consequently you might want to consider another line of work.

I totally agree with your review! I watched this movie several years ago and didn't find it outstanding -- just a good movie with many brilliant details, but still not outstanding. Frankly, I felt the same about Mrs.Miniver -- I found it even less outstanding... Maybe because I grew up in the USSR, watching Russian films about WWII which are very very different from American ones. I don't say they are better or worse -- they are just very different. So my understanding about war movies was influenced by them. Although I must admit that Hollywood's war movies are also full of wonderful, moving, heartfelt scenes. That's why it was pleasantly surprising to locate you review and to hear the thoughts the same as mine. Thank you!

@TheCinematicPackrat1

8 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked the review! Yeah, The Best Years of Our Lives is certainly worth recommending, I just didn't find it great. Sorry you didn't like Mrs. Miniver as much as I did, but to each their own. I'm curious. what are some of the Russian war films that you really like?

@josephcarlbreil5380

8 жыл бұрын

You know next to zilch about films if your biased comments are anything to go by.

@jonasvarnas6216

8 жыл бұрын

+Joseph Carl Breil I haven't magined that in the 21 century a person could be as primitive as you are :( how naive I was...

@jonasvarnas6216

8 жыл бұрын

+The Cinematic Packrat just to say don't get hurt and don't pay any attention to the comments of Breil and the - I thought they remained in the dark ages, but it seems some of them, unfortunately, managed to escape and reach modern times...

@josephcarlbreil5380

8 жыл бұрын

Your comment is a waste of space. Watch a Soviet film or troll off in space.

I’ve listened to a few of your commentaries.Yes, we look to see if movies pass the test of time, but you keep missing the historical moment the films were made. Subjects tackled for the first time by middle class / suburban American. You made same kinda comments to GONE WITH THE WIND, CASABLANCA… Art is subjective. I think you may want to include the history of film making, what was going on in the world at the time, subjects never addressed before, the Hayes code, the red scare, the process of race relations / breaking barriers…

*Congrats!* ( *I'm trying hard to think of another 'Posting' where 90% of 'Comments'are totally against the opinions of the poster...and can't think of one* )*You get a 'Brownie'...but it's stale and made w/artificial-sweetener*

The person speaking about this movie I totally disagree. Look at the statistics. I read it stands 6 or 7th place in the UK as the number of tickets sold. Amazing as it is about American serviceman. Look at the awards as well . I never get tired watching this movie. Wyler is a genius that in spite of his disability ( impaired hearing ) went on to direct what I think is the greatest movie ever made Ben Hur .

@TheCinematicPackrat1

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your input. Wyler is a great director. No question about that. I loved his previous Best Picture winner, "Mrs. Miniver," but didn't care for this one as much. Like I say in the review, I think it's a good film (even a good film with great aspects to it), but I just don't think the overall film is great. Maybe that will change with an eventual rewatch, but for the moment, that's where I stand. Thanks for watching! Can't wait until I get to Ben-Hur. Looking forward to that one quite a bit.

@unowen-nh9ov

5 жыл бұрын

@@TheCinematicPackrat1 Mrs. Miniver is propaganda fiction, Churchill acknowledged it as such. BYOOL was made by veterans about veterans & became a global classic because it showed the world even victors pay a price in war.

I hardly ever read or listen to reviews on movies...I hated that fat guy who used to be on TV and rate films; all it ever was, was about his personal likes or dislikes of the actors or the stories...Ebert(?) Everyone may or will see a film differently but (here's my 2 cents worth now)...since most of the nation loved this movie by the millions and still do today, 70 years later, and it got 7 Academy Awards...and I loved all the times I watch it yet, I think this reviewer should do something else. He's nuts.

This guy has got to be kidding.

Pretty accurate review, I found. I like the movie a lot, don't get me wrong, but I also felt it wasn't all that great in a few parts. Too much Frederic March drunk at Hoagy Carmichael's place, too.

Geez Louise, this was visually well put together, but I disagree with the assessment

@TheCinematicPackrat1

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your compliment about the visuals! One of the reasons it takes me so long to make the reviews is because of how picky I am about the footage I use. I'm sorry you didn't like the rest of the video. I don't mind disagreements, though. This is all just opinion at the end of the day anyway. Different strokes for different folks.

@TheCinematicPackrat1

8 жыл бұрын

Oh, and thank you for being so civil in your comment! :) I really appreciate it when people get discuss things politely.

@dghours1

8 жыл бұрын

+The Cinematic Packrat sure thing, I'm not a fan of trolling...I'm looking to start a movie review podcast myself one day review all the past best picture nominees and seeing how I would have voted each year. Just for fun

@TheCinematicPackrat1

8 жыл бұрын

I like that idea a lot! When I was developing my Best Picture series, I thought about doing all the nominees in addition to the winners (basically to do what you want to do, compare them and see who I thought should've won). You should totally do it. Oh, and share it with me when you do. I'd love to see it! :)

@josephcarlbreil5380

8 жыл бұрын

Don't bother.

Wonderful movie. Thank you for sharing it. PS. Your narrative didn't sound pretentious at all. The individual who called you out on it, sounded pretentious in their lengthy, wordy diatribe.

@TheCinematicPackrat1

9 ай бұрын

Thank you for being kind and supportive. Glad you liked the video!

I really like this movie, but I still can’t believe it beat out It’s A Wonderful Life and Jimmy Stewart at the Oscars. Truly time was the best judge, as It’s A Wonderful Life has now been appreciated as the better film.

@randywhite3947

2 жыл бұрын

Nope The Best Years of Our Lives is still the better flick

@ericburns9132

Жыл бұрын

@@randywhite3947 maybe to you but to me It's a Wonderful Life is a much better film, I still like "The Best Years of Our Lives" it's a great film, but I think "It's a Wonderful Life" is greater, but that's my opinion.

5:03

Films are subjective, but a movie such as this when reviewed by someone with little to no understanding of the art form is understandable. Myrna Loy, Harold Russell, Dana Andrews, fredric March, and Teresa Wright give standout performances, and William Wyler's direction of The Best Years Of Our Lives is, and was oscar-worthy. On occasion films have won Awards they didn't deserve (and vice versa.) This is not one of them! If you haven't seen it do yourself a favor, and please do so.

@TheCinematicPackrat1

5 жыл бұрын

I agree that people should go see it. Out of curiosity, why do you think I have little understanding of the art form? And I'm fine with you disagreeing my review and/or not liking it, but if you're going to comment and/or offer feedback, please do it politely. I enjoy discussion but you were condescending in your comment, which is just being rude.

You ignorant children of today. You have no Heart, no feelings, no emotions, you don't care as long as someone else is doing the suffering and fighting. I truly feel sorrow for you.

Great movie bad robo- voice. Or should I say voooooiiiice.

@TheCinematicPackrat1

6 жыл бұрын

David Scott Meier Sorry you didn't like the review. Yeah, I've been working on not elongating my words ever since I realized I was doing it in my reviews. I think I've gotten better in my more recent reviews, but that's for others to judge, I guess.

Ha, ok.

Packrat, sorry your not paying attention to greatness in front of you.

@TheCinematicPackrat1

4 жыл бұрын

Sorry that you can't accept that not everyone feels the same way about a movie. It's just an opinion. If you love it, great. And keep in mind, I still recommended the thing. It's not like I said it sucked or anything.

@randyacuna3248

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheCinematicPackrat1 yes, you allow your own opinions. I will put it this way, your in a small minority. Too many people love this truly classic film.

@TheCinematicPackrat1

4 жыл бұрын

@@randyacuna3248 And that's fine. The whole point of me doing this isn't to say "I'm right, and you're wrong." It's to share my opinion with others and to hopefully start conversations about film and discuss similar and dissimilar opinions.

This is one of the greatest if not THE greatest movie of all time. You wouldn't know a good movie if it bit you on the ass.

@TheCinematicPackrat1

6 жыл бұрын

And me thinking the movie is just good with great parts in it doesn't negate that feeling you and so many have about the movie. It's just my opinion. You're free to disagree with me. That doesn't make either of our opinions invalid. Different people react to movies differently. Everyone isn't going to love a film that's considered one of the greats, and that's okay.

This is a true American classic film. Till the end of Time, also 1946 told a similar story. Not as good but, a very good film nonetheless.

Is this a computerized voice? Comparing 'Mrs. Miniver' to ' Best Years...' is the first problem with this review. Completely different films exploring completely different timeline of the human experience of war.

@TheCinematicPackrat1

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, they're different movies examining different aspects of war. I compared them because 1. They're talking about war in some respect, 2. they were both directed by the same man, and 3. they both won Best Picture. Given those reasons, I thought it was reasonable that I compare the two a little bit.

@kingamoeboid3887

3 жыл бұрын

Depends on how much you enjoy them. I compare any film regardless of differences.

The reason this beat out "It's a Wonderful Life" is 100% because of the "And For What?" propaganda scene. Shows they've been manipulating us all along..!

@unowen-nh9ov

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, the fact it was fantasy Capracorn (& also not a hit until played endlessly for free on television) had nothing to do with it. Christmas angels≥decorated returning veteran war heroes, right. Speaking of propaganda, how many millions died?

@_Patton_Was_Right

5 жыл бұрын

@@unowen-nh9ov Guess who said "WE DEFEATED THE WRONG ENEMY" and was murdered for speaking the truth.

@jonnyquatromusic

4 жыл бұрын

From a filmmaking, screenwriting, and acting perspective, It’s A Wonderful Life is clearly the superior film. Both are great, though.

@ericburns9132

Жыл бұрын

@@jonnyquatromusic I agree with you 100% while I love both movies I love "It's a Wonderful Life" more.

Some people compare this movie to the Vietnam "coming home" film, called, "Coming Home". I'm not sure that the comparison is warranted. Both deal with PTSD, but "Coming Home" did not have a huge release and is not as well known, plus has a miserable Rotten Tomatoes rating (under 80%). This movie deserves to be recognized among the best of all time, however. Not a great review though. My 2nd favorite movie of all time. Other films I invite you to see and review are "Nashville" (1975), "Cabaret" (1972), "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" (1966) and "The Deer Hunter". (Also dealing with PTSD.)

@unowen-nh9ov

5 жыл бұрын

"Coming Home" 8 Oscar nominations, won Actor, Actress, Screenplay, 4/4 from Ebert, earned 12X its budget.

Best Years WAY better than Mrs. Miniver. US vs. Brit. And Greer Garson? LOVE HER BEAUTY ... but ... SHE MARRIED THE MAN WHO PLAYED HER SON! In real life. Whacked.

@GoodmanMIke59

7 жыл бұрын

You "sound"

I wonder if this man is gay? I'm just curious.

@TheCinematicPackrat1

7 жыл бұрын

Nope. Straight and married to a woman.

@wotan10950

7 жыл бұрын

Nancy L Are you fat? Just curious.

@TheCinematicPackrat1

7 жыл бұрын

Now, let's be nice. She asked politely enough. I know KZread isn't the best example of politeness, but I like to try to keep things civil.

@wotan10950

7 жыл бұрын

The Cinematic Packrat You're a better man than I am. I don't like people who ask irrelevant questions that contain an agenda. Maybe because I'm from NYC where we don't suffer fools.

@searchingformyself5319

7 жыл бұрын

I actually wondered myself when I first heard his voice, but actually, his voice sounds like some people with moderate to severe bipolar disorder. I don't think he has that, but it does sound like several students I worked with for a few years.

Just okay??? Are you kidding!!!One of the best movies ever made!!!Wake up!!!

@TheCinematicPackrat1

7 жыл бұрын

Okay was probably the wrong word. I use 'okay' at the beginning of the review and 'good' at the end. Truly, I think the movie is good, which is better than okay. I should've been consistent with my word choice. Sorry about that.

You are SO wrong in your observations!!!

dICK VOICE

Next time don't narrate! please

@TheCinematicPackrat1

7 жыл бұрын

MG TX Sorry you didn't like the narration. I'm assuming it's because you didn't like my voice. If so, what didn't you like about it? I'm always looking to improve. So I genuinely want to know.

@searchingformyself5319

7 жыл бұрын

+The Cinematic Packrat I think part of the problem is how you sort of "grind the words out" at the end of sentences. I understand that that's the way you talk, but just something I noticed.

@TheCinematicPackrat1

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback! Oddly enough, I don't talk like that in real life. It's just a weird trait I have when I'm making videos. I've been making an effort to fix the problem, and I think I've gotten better in my more recent videos. But you can be the judge of that. Thanks for watching!

Most annoying movie review ever.

@TheCinematicPackrat1

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

This guy knows NOTHING about film!

@TheCinematicPackrat1

6 жыл бұрын

John Sawicki Why do you say that?

homers character had terrible acting

Iowa, not Ohio. Who is this packrat clown?

@TheCinematicPackrat1

5 жыл бұрын

It's been a while since I saw the movie so maybe they explicitly mention the state the movie takes place in in the movie proper, but while the author of the novella grew up in Iowa on the Boone River, the city in the movie is fictional and director William Wyler said he based it on Cincinnati, Ohio. So we are both probably wrong. No matter who's right or wrong, it was a small, simple mistake. No reason to get nasty about it. I don't mind of you point out flaws in the review (that's one way I can do better in the future), but there's no reason you can't be polite about it.

Great movie!!