Friendly Persuasion

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Ban F Most movies take liberties of some sort. I do not think there were "dead spots" in this movie? I have read that African-American and Amish were white-washed? Seriously, does anyone think that Gary Cooper or Dorothy McGuire would mislead their respective fan base, or America? Could you see them mistreating Enoch? No. Cooper was larger than life. Raised on his father's ranch in early 20th-century Montana. He was, essentially, a cowboy. I would compare his role favorably to that of real-life Alvin C. York and baseball great Lou Gehrig, as well as Will Kane in High Noon. He is what one would wish to represent in life. The good guy, dependable, believable. The characters are good, solid, and they take no short cuts in their relationships and responsibilities. A family can sit down together and watch this movie, coming away with all the good feelings you could expect. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/05/25 Full Review Irene M Based on short stories of a Quaker, its one of the rare Hollywood movies that portrays Quakers. The little boy steals the comedic show, and its a chance to see a Young Anthony Perkins, as well as Gary Cooper. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 06/09/24 Full Review CodyZamboni Z Mostly compelling drama, The Civil War era farm life of Quakers, who have to balance their beliefs vs real world survival, Movie gets bogged down alot by uneccessary comedy that don't work, But it's Gary Cooper's charming family that keeps us rooting for them. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 07/30/24 Full Review William L Friendly Persuasion is really two movies - a lighthearted period family dramedy, and what is supposed to be a much heavier exploration of faith and practicality (but which only takes up the last 40 minutes of the film). Neither is particularly well done, and they are integrated poorly; they are intended to contrast each other, providing an instance in which idealism is presented and tested, but the comparison doesn't take shape effectively. The script never wants to dive into any sufficiently dark material to justify itself and its lofty thematic goals, particularly its lack of consequences. Never have I thought, "You know what the world really needs? Gary Cooper as a Quaker, dropping a few 'thees' and 'thous', and also hopefully a shirtless woodchopping scene when he's 55." One of Wyler's less enduring films, and for good reason. (2.5/5) Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/01/21 Full Review robert m One of the American Civil War classics that's often overlooked. This movie has a lot of hokum and it's not always fair to the Quakers and the African-Americans should have recived more attention. Four stars for this film is a bit generous. Still, if the movie starts some good discussions, all is well. The movie has some fine moments when characters reflect on the suffering and the confusion caused by war. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review steve d Strong emotional story with great performances especially from Perkins Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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