Harvey

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Johnathon W Charming classic thanks to a brilliant lead performance by Jimmy Stewart and solid direction from Henry Koster. The main appeal is Stewart's performance, showing his range as a whimsical man who believes he is friends with a six foot rabbit, named Harvey. He plays him as just a nice, charming man who, while a little eccentric, isn't harming anyone, so who cares what he believes. Behind the camera, Koster adapts the play nicely, though it still looks like a play at times, and manages to get the cast bouncing off each other nicely. He also keeps the audiences on its toes by not revealing if Harvey is real or not. Overall, a great movie that gave a great showcase for Jimmy Stewart's range. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/22/25 Full Review Russ G My problem with this movie is its treatment of alcoholism. Drunks are said to see "Pink Elephants;" Elwood P. Dowd sees a six foot rabbit. Twice in my life I've been deathly ill after three martini's; Elwood orders them two at a time. This is one of innumerable Hollywood depictions of the Loveable Drunk going back at least as far as WC Fields, but the actual physical and mental effects of heavy drinking are ignored in favor of cheap laughs. OK, it's a comedy, but alcohol abuse is no laughing matter. Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/06/25 Full Review Alec B Stewart and Hull give iconic performances and while I do think this movie loses a little bit of the play's whimsy and weirdness it is probably the best adaptation we are ever likely to get. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/21/24 Full Review Nathan H The dialogue was excellent and closely followed the original Broadway production James Stewart said that this was his favorite role. Such a great movie. It is my all time favorite. A must watch for everyone especially when just wondering the meanings of what's important in life. Entertaining and hilarious . Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/12/24 Full Review CodyZamboni Z This movie, half way thru I was not buying into the bs. I was tuned out, not empathetic to James Stewart's sick, sad, deluded alcoholic. But then, the movie starts to makes its point, and irony, that James is better at helping people than the doctors, that people need magic, kindness, and imagination in life. That faith is something bigger than they are, and all Stewart is doing is bringing joy to others, and re kindling and re igniting relationships. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/16/25 Full Review Andrea F This is a great movie about mental illness and the injustices done to people - such as electro-shock therapy. Even if you don't get the social meaning of it, it is a sweet movie. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/25/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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