Review of Pat and Mike (1952) by Jessicaann D — 15 Jun 2007

This is a sorta feminist film about a female athlete trying to assert her independence despite the wishes of her fiance. Katharine Hepburn is delightful, but somewhat depressingly weak-willed, in her role as Pat. Pat is skilled in various sports and is used by Mike (Spencer Tracy) until he begins to see that he can make more money from her as a legitimate athlete than by fixing her matches.

There is chemistry between the two, however this is well into their coupling and the freshness they once had is no longer there. Tracy is dull and boring, I have never understood his appeal, and Hepburn is semi-feminist, but also falls under the wayside of her passions toward both men.