Review of The Best Years of Our Lives (1946) by Angela B — 03 Jun 2007

I don't like old fashion movies until I like this movie which was a great story after WWII.

This review of The Best Years of Our Lives (1946) was written by Angela B on 03 Jun 2007.

The Best Years of Our Lives has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Donna A (74) on 02 Jul 2015

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By Simon D (1,648) on 31 Jul 2015

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Wyler's best collaboration with Sam Goldwyn results in a tale of how war impacts on the ordinary soldier when they return home, the battle…

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By Ricky F (43) on 08 May 2015

I'll be straight out here. I think the film, while not a terrible film, has been seriously over rated…

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By Joel H (841) on 01 Apr 2015

They don't make movies like this anymore. I can't begin to describe what a funny, heartwarming, human movie this is. Solid gold…

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By Logan M (1,902) on 31 Dec 2017

A very well done tear-jerker that follows the lives of three servicemen immediately after returning from World War II…

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