Review of Roman Holiday (1953) by Trinidad A — 27 Mar 2011

This is an exemplary film of romantic comedy whose elements are sadly forgotten in modern moviemaking: romantic without being cheesy, comedy without being vulgar.

This review of Roman Holiday (1953) was written by Trinidad A on 27 Mar 2011.

Roman Holiday has generally received very positive reviews.

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Dalton Trumbo's perfect script, flawlessly brought to life by Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck is a timeless classic that gets better with each viewing…

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By Bebofett (2) on 18 Jul 2019

A funny film that despite the fact that the story may sound trite nowadays, has a tone and rhythm that make it very enjoyable; There is no…

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By Jake C (820) on 10 Oct 2018

Undeniably charming, Hepburn's debut continues to feel modern and true to life, even as these characters, who belong to a defunct world of…

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By Ben L (1,326) on 02 Apr 2016

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Roman Holiday is remarkable just because Audrey Hepburn isn't gratingly over-the-top as she is in most movies…

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