Review of The Human Comedy (1943) by Kenny V — 17 Aug 2012

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

This review of The Human Comedy (1943) was written by Kenny V on 17 Aug 2012.

The Human Comedy has generally received positive reviews.

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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 Wind S (22) on 22 Mar 2014

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By Jay N (1,399) on 04 Mar 2014

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

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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 Scott R (2,451) on 21 Apr 2017

Not as good as the book, but it gives it a good go…

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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 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 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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