Review of Roman Holiday (1953) by Anindya G — 09 Aug 2009

Audrey's enthralling beauty will always captivate my heart. A bitter sweet romantic comedy.

This review of Roman Holiday (1953) was written by Anindya G on 09 Aug 2009.

Roman Holiday has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Conrad T (467) on 07 Mar 2016

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By David W (2,010) on 27 Jul 2017

Sweet, charming, and classical at best, Roman Holiday sets the standards for the romantic comedy genre with icon Audrey Hepburn…

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By Gracjanski (417) on 16 Jun 2021

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By Alex P (1,080) on 24 Jan 2016

Thanks North Park theatre for showing this gem. I can't help but think that this movie inspired my favorite movie Lost in Translation…

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

Good script, good acting and directing, and gorgeous setting - the perfect film for a spring Sunday afternoon…

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By Dustin N (75) on 05 Sep 2015

Poor casting, poor acting, offensively corny, completely negligent of realistic social interactions, eye rolling amounts of coincidences…

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By Ethan J (150) on 01 Sep 2018

Impeccable character arcs combined with great actors and direction creates a near perfect film, and a delighting 2 hours…

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By Tanner B (443) on 15 Apr 2016

Romance at its best! Peck and Hepburn share a very unique and romantic chemistry that is unbeatable by other movie couples of all ages…

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By Pei Ya X (1) on 23 Feb 2017

Roman Holiday is as funny as it is beautiful, and sets the standard for the modern romantic comedy…

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By Augustine H (906) on 14 Nov 2015

The story is playful (like the motor cycle riding, the fight at the riverside) and plain. There are slight sorrow and romance at the end as well…

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