Review of The Philadelphia Story (1940) by Alex S — 13 Jun 2013

C. K. Dexter Haven (Cary Grant): I'm so glad you came. Can you use a typewriter?

Elizabeth (Liz) Imbrie (Ruth Hussey): No, thanks, I've got one at home.

This movie had no lavish sets, locale or wardrobe, no death-defying stunts or massive pyrotechnics and a serious lack of computer-generated anything. All you have is an ensemble of fast-talking, incredibly talented actors paired with a witty, equally clever writing and a very silly, yet all too probably but simple situation; and, what you get is a perfectly madcap and utterly entertaining film! It's so unfortunate, that Hollywood does not make movies like this anymore (and I seriously doubt they could ever recapture this bygone cinematic magic) because they are just so wonderful. The talent was so different back then, there's just this aura of sophistication that sorely lacking with the crop of "celebrities" now-a-days, and the quality of the humor was so high-brow, relying more on lightning-quick, whimsical quips, perfectly timed banter and double entendre rather than on juvenile, sophomoric fart (or other bodily function) jokes. What else can I say? What else needs to be said? This was an awesome film with an awesome cast that seriously awesome to watch because-- IT'S AWESOME!!! There.... 'nuff said.