Review of Kind Hearts and Coronets (1949) by Russell J — 04 Nov 2010
A classic Ealing comedy from 1949 that deals with thwarted ambition and class hierarchies and murderous desires. Alec Guinness excels in no less than eight roles as members of the D'Ascoyne family who stand between Louis and his dukedom.
The comedy is black, the dialogue is witty and sharp even though it does feature some politically incorrect use of the word "nigger" which back then doesn't carry the weight it does now.
Brilliant twist at the end and I also love the irony that he is charged for a murder he had no hand in which must have inspired Coen's work.
This review of Kind Hearts and Coronets (1949) was written by Russell J on 04 Nov 2010.
Kind Hearts and Coronets has generally received very positive reviews.
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