Review of My Favorite Year (1982) by Wk J — 20 Feb 2008

The next life I'm coming back as Errol!

This review of My Favorite Year (1982) was written by Wk J on 20 Feb 2008.

My Favorite Year has generally received positive reviews.

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By Brian C (2,025) on 24 Aug 2010

An amusing farce with a feel good and effortlessly charming performance by peter o'toole…

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Peter O'Toole received an Oscar nomination for playing an eccentric womanizer and boozy star (modeled on Errol Flynn) in this charming comedy…

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By Frances H (1,591) on 31 Dec 2013

One of my favorite movies with my favorite actor, who proves he can do comedy as well as drama with grace, charm and panache…

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By Dylan W (323) on 25 Mar 2011

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By Rodney E (723) on 11 Jul 2012

This film was VERY well-written and an absolute scream. Not to be missed by a longshot…

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By Ashley H (2,345) on 07 Jan 2014

Loved it. Great classic watch with a great performance from O'Toole. Can definitely be seen as a model for comedies coming out today…

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The film at the end could have been a simple forgeful comedy (much like it's similar modern brother, Get Him To A Greek) but by giving it a…

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By Jay J (159) on 22 May 2009

I'm sure it's a faithful and realistic rendition of the behind-the-scenes atmosphere of a 1950's TV studio, especially due to the barely-disguised…

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By Sonya T (63) on 26 Feb 2014

My Favorite Year cleverly depicts early television shows of the 1950's and follows charming Benjy Stone (Mark Linn-Baker) junior comedy writer…

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