Review of The Human Comedy (1943) by Jay N — 04 Mar 2014

Sweet, sentimental comedy/drama has a few mawkish moments but overall an affecting film.

This review of The Human Comedy (1943) was written by Jay N on 04 Mar 2014.

The Human Comedy has generally received positive reviews.

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By I Don't Know W (791) on 26 Aug 2009

A wonderfully simple film, with genuine and sincere performances. Excellent writing and Clarence Brown's direction is right on target…

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By Christopher N (159) on 07 Jul 2013

Hey, I like a sappy movie as much as the next person, but this one, well, the sentiment is ladled on from a bucket of banana frosting…

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By Michael W. Phillips, Jr. (528) for Goatdog's Movies (527) on 19 Apr 2003

Considerable talent in direction and acting, and if viewers are able to put their cynicism behind them, it is an enjoyable film…

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By Peter B (1,397) on 14 Jun 2008

I know this movie is slightly American war propaganda, but it is still a beautiful story with great performances…

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By Kenny V (90) on 17 Aug 2012

Brilliant bittersweet small-town saga with Rooney at his best. One of my all time favorites…

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By John B (4,244) on 20 Oct 2013

A tad bit over sentimental but the picture of Ithaca, California serves as an oasis from the wars being fought elsewhere…

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By James H (4,675) on 11 Dec 2006

A wonderfully simple film, with genuine and sincere performances. Excellent writing and Clarence Brown's direction is right on target…

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By Dennis Schwartz (5,456) for Ozus' World Movie Reviews (5,456) on 11 May 2010

Outdoes Capra in cornball melodrama, but does it well…

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By Matthew N (383) on 29 Sep 2015

I didn't think that one movie could take the cornball sappy 1940s american ideal tripe dished out by the likes of Frank Capra and take it to…

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By Wind S (22) on 22 Mar 2014

Well acted and over the top sentimental. Almost comes across as propaganda for family values…

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