Review of Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) by Dan H — 01 Aug 2014
Quite possibly Jimmy Stewart's best performance, Jean Arthur is pretty great as well. The film is an angry and outraged look at how corrupt the US political system and government can be (and how it often lets down or hurts those it is supposed to be protecting.
) Jimmy Stewart is our martyr/ hero, and he is an instantly likable and unforgettable character. The beating heart lies in the 2nd half of the film, which mainly consists of a very long speech given by Stewart's Jefferson Smith.
It is here where Stewart pours his heart out in a mixture of anger, desperation, and hope. It's an inspiring tale that is also downright cynical at times. A must watch, and an instant classic.
This review of Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) was written by Dan H on 01 Aug 2014.
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington has generally received very positive reviews.
Was this review helpful?
