Review of The Best Years of Our Lives (1946) by Christine R — 04 Apr 2010
A highly deserving best picture winner, with unforgettably poignant performances by the three leads: Fredric March, Dana Andrews, and Harold Russell(a real-life WWII amputee). And though the two(March and Russell) won the Oscars, it was Dana Andrews' emotionally penetrating, yet still charming performance as Fred that was ultimately left in my mind.
"The Best Years of our Lives" is not an anti-war film, yet it shows the deep psychological effects of the war, with strands of high optimism. The three main characters went home as soldiers honored as heroes, but as it all wore off, they're prisoners on an unwanted paroles.
But through all the emotional uneasiness, they all eventually found the way to turn an alien world feel like home again. A grand tribute to all the veterans of the great war, not for their belligerent acts on the battlefield, but the reality of their lives after it.
"The Best Years of Our Lives" is certainly one of the great films of our times.
This review of The Best Years of Our Lives (1946) was written by Christine R on 04 Apr 2010.
The Best Years of Our Lives has generally received very positive reviews.
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