Review of Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House (1948) by Joe S — 03 Jan 2012
Pleasant enough comedy that inspired 1986's The Money Pit with Tom Hanks and Shelley Long. Manhattanites chuck city life to buy a rundown farmhouse and chaos ensues. Grant and Loy have chemistry, but not on the level of Powell/Loy.
Douglas steals a few scenes as a family friend/attorney. Film becomes a bit predictable in the third act, and I'm not crazy with how Loy's character treats Grant. Then again, it's Myrna Loy.
She can do what she wants.
This review of Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House (1948) was written by Joe S on 03 Jan 2012.
Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House has generally received positive reviews.
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