Review of Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) by Leandro B — 15 Jun 2009
Shot after the first great crisis (the Wall Street Black Friday in 1934) of American fake vision of life and before the second world war, this is a very nice film, with a great James Stewart, that bitterly criticises the dishonest and dangerous attitude of that rotten coalition between unscrupulous businessmen and corrupted politicians, and can be seen as a reminder of what drove the USA to the edge of a disaster.
Shame for the happy ending, which encompasses the usual Hollywood silliness (the unmissable victory of the good against evil) and some Christian values (the remission of sins through the final confession, because it seems there is always the chance of an absolution).
Understandable, in a way, because Americans probably needed to get some hope for the future.
This review of Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) was written by Leandro B on 15 Jun 2009.
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington has generally received very positive reviews.
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