Review of Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936) by Steve G — 22 Feb 2015
A cynical girl in wide-eyed awe of a simple man's patriotic idealism. Standard Capra fare. Yet always compelling. At first, I thought it would be another run of the mill studio production. But this film grew on me more & more as it went along, to the point where my emotional investment in the story was complete. It has more heart than a lot of similar projects. Capra succeeds drawing us in to the characters he's presenting, & allowing the viewers the opportunity to see themselves reflected in Deeds' every-man.
The leads are wonderful together. Magnificent script! Cooper is stellar, as always. He gives the grandest, average common-man speeches. Arthur is at her best, as well. And look for a young, pre-Hart to Hart Lionel Stander!
A story of an ordinary man in an anything but ordinary film.
"You've been making love to a double dose of cyanide!".
This review of Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936) was written by Steve G on 22 Feb 2015.
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town has generally received very positive reviews.
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