Review of You Can't Take It with You (1938) by Art S — 27 Jun 2012
The Best Picture winner back in 1938, Frank Capra's You Can't Take It With You meanders around until it's second hour, where the true struggle between the have's and have not's is highlighted.
Hour #1 is problematic because of its schizophrenic nature. What is this film actually going to be about: a romance, a loony family, a financial merger, buying property, evading income taxes? The performances, though, carry the first hour, even through the terribly stagnant script-due to the stage origins of the story.
However, it is all made up for in a comical and important courtroom scene which creates a snowball effect culminating in a raucous finale.
This review of You Can't Take It with You (1938) was written by Art S on 27 Jun 2012.
You Can't Take It with You has generally received very positive reviews.
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