Review of Roman Holiday (1953) by Nikki K — 10 Feb 2011
Given the accolades this film has received I was certainly expecting more. Gregory Peck once commented that every romantic comedy script he received had the fingerprints of Cary Grant on it. This transcends into the film itself.
Peck is a marvelous actor, no doubt, but he lacks the kind of quirky charm that oozes from Grant. Take for example the scene in which Peck tries to take a camera from a young girl. Sure, the characters intentions are pure, but Peck came off as rather suspect.
The film as a whole was simply too involved in the romance, to the point that it was obvious the route it would travel along. Hepburn is fantastic in her innocence, and there are many great moments, but after watching some other classics recently, this failed to engross me for its entire duration.
This review of Roman Holiday (1953) was written by Nikki K on 10 Feb 2011.
Roman Holiday has generally received very positive reviews.
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