Review of Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) by Byron B — 02 Jun 2009
A boy ranger meets wised up Washington types and a political machine, he's Don Quixote, he's David against Goliath without a slingshot. I enjoyed this very much. Sure Stewart is so squeaky clean and sentimental, but he's the little guy you have to root for against corruption.
You have to! People can't give up on ideals and making the world a better place. Wonderful supporting characters in Arthur, Mitchell, Rains, and Arnold too. Jean Arthur is incredibly attractive! She is intelligent and strong and Jefferson Smith would have never said what he needed to say in the Senate filibuster without her.
This review of Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) was written by Byron B on 02 Jun 2009.
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington has generally received very positive reviews.
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