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By Dorianator F (445) on 18 Mar 2016

Pretty boring movie, with mediocre writing. But, the acting and story was okay. It just didn't keep my attention…

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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 Gabriel A (390) on 27 Oct 2015

I like classic films, particularly classic comedies because I have a strong affection for wit over the crass nonsense that passes for modern…

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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 Mike W (1,027) on 29 Aug 2015

A fun poke at the class system and (for its day) a decent consideration of the way men and women consider each other…

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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 Simon M (879) on 04 Aug 2015

Star studded comedy from 1940 features Katherine Hepburn, Cary Grant, and James Stewart about a divorced socialite couple, the ex-wive's new…

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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 Jack G (1,167) on 17 Apr 2015

Gets better as it goes along, even as its still a 'light' Rom-com…

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By Lee D (239) on 13 Apr 2015

Acting & settings are better in this one. Story more complex & interesting as well…

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By John W (1,851) on 01 Apr 2015

Starring Cary Grant, Katharine Hepburn and James Stewart. What is more fun than watching the privileged cast enjoy its privileges…

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By Ken C (567) on 27 Feb 2015

Extraordinary charming by Katharine Hepburn, Cary Grant and James Stewart…

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By Wendy Ide (1,500) for Times (UK) (2,458) on 17 Feb 2015

This frothy theatre adaptation dates from the period when Hollywood had pretty much perfected the art of the romantic comedy…

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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 Peter Bradshaw (3,667) for Guardian (4,584) on 12 Feb 2015

Utterly beguiling, funny and romantic…

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By Freya B (8) on 05 Feb 2015

Superb acting and dialogue, a romantic comedy for those of us who hate romantic comedys…

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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 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 William W (979) on 20 Nov 2014

One of the finest screwball comedies ever, as no one, including the people involved, knows who Tracy Lord will end up with in this love rhombus…

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By Tom K (632) on 16 Aug 2014

Only second to Citizen Kane as far as overrated classics go. I am still baffled as to why people think it is so great…

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