Review of Going My Way (1944) by Roland P — 02 Aug 2010
A simple, and almost strange choice for the Academy to pick as their Best Picture. But, at the time we were at war and this is a delightful film with great music and acting. No wonder it go so popular it went on to be the best film of the year.
That said, it is delightful and has a lot of heart, but the story kind of strings you along. There does seem to be some structure, but you hardly feel it. Thus, the film feels like it lingers from time to time and the comedy that's inserted most of the time feels forced.
It's not bad, it's not great; I end up feeling very middle of the road on this one. While I was delighted by Bing Crosby, I was charmed by Barry Fitzgerald. He made a crotchety old curmudgeon into somebody loveable, but not still without his ruff edges.
No wonder he got two nominations for the same role here.
This review of Going My Way (1944) was written by Roland P on 02 Aug 2010.
Going My Way has generally received very positive reviews.
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