Review of The Best Years of Our Lives (1946) by Kyle H — 30 May 2014
The Best Years of Our Lives has a few moments that may appear sappy to modern moviegoer sensibilities, but as a whole it is very relatable to a 21st Century audience. Several postwar vets (and people in general) of today can relate to the economic hardships Fred Derry goes through, and the difficulty to adapt to change at the workplace that Al Stephenson goes through.
Every modern young woman often runs into a great man in a bad marriage like Al's daughter Peggy does. In other words, even if you don't typically like films from the 40's, you will probably relate to and enjoy this film, worthy of all the Oscars it won back in 1946.
It won Best Picture over It's a Wonderful Life. That alone should tell you something.
This review of The Best Years of Our Lives (1946) was written by Kyle H on 30 May 2014.
The Best Years of Our Lives has generally received very positive reviews.
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