Review of The Philadelphia Story (1940) by Nathan A — 01 Sep 2009

Katharine Hepburn's characters often annoy me, but this movie is great notwithstanding.

This review of The Philadelphia Story (1940) was written by Nathan A on 01 Sep 2009.

The Philadelphia Story has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Allan Hunter (1,486) for Daily Express (UK) (2,141) on 13 Feb 2015

This is close to perfection with Katharine Hepburn repeating her stage triumph as spoilt socialite Tracy Lord…

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By Joe C (1,448) on 06 Dec 2014

It's a really old rom-com, there's not too much you can ask if it. Jimmy Stewart and Katherine Hepburn do good impressions of themselves…

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By Scottt F (59) on 03 Aug 2014

Cinema's greatest comedy? Certainly in the top three…

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By Elizabeth O (66) on 17 Aug 2015

Cary Grant is so handsome. Katharine Hepburn is so awesome. And this movie is just yar as a result…

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By Brian K (1,195) on 15 Sep 2015

This probably has the best screen chemistry from any movie.katharine hepburn,cary grant,ans james stewart give great performances…

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By Elisa F (30) on 29 May 2015

Though elements of the film have aged badly, some of what might have been funny in 1940 comes close to feeling like domestic abuse…

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By Marcus W (1,161) on 08 Mar 2016

The cast are great and the script is solid, but it's not enough to carry such a threadbare story…

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By Orlok W (1,270) on 07 Jan 2015

The Philadelphia Story is an excellent film…

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By Eli U (5) on 24 Jul 2014

Everything you want in a glib screwball comedy: goofy charm, zippy dialogue, fun performances, twisting relationships, and smart fluff…

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By Spencer P (651) on 20 Mar 2018

A memorable mashup of talented 1940s Hollywood A-listers in front of the same camera, this pulls through with its classic love triangle and…

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