Make Way for Tomorrow

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Kyle M @RT77296778 07/07/2025 Contextually conflicting when relying on the story’s nuances, but the emotional basis is eternal. Though not a tearjerker when that bar has been raised afterwards to a more responsive effect few times over similar glimpses, the touching performances here really powers the confrontational honesty with unflinching relatability and specially thought-provoking in critical evaluation over one’s relationship with a parent’s caring intuition meeting a lesser end. (B+) See more Victoria F @RT85461911 04/29/2025 I normally like the films directed by Leo McCarey. The Bells of St. Mary's and Going My Way are 2 of my all time favorites, but I was really disappointed in Make Way for Tomorrow. As a person many years older that the couple featured in this movie, I found the film patronizing. One of of my neighbors is 97 yet he takes care of his hillside home all by himself. He cares for the rose garden and the fruit trees, and he climbs the ladder to pick apples to make applesauce for family and friends. He drives over 50 miles for a visit with his son's widow, and he raises funds to bring youngsters to the local pier for a special celebration where they can have lunch, fish from the pier and take their fishing rods home with them. Unlike the message of this film, my neighbor, and many persons like him, are living testimony that time need not diminish one's capacity to to bring joy and meaning into the world. See more Blu B @RT43513976 12/18/2023 Solid All Around and defintely a hidden gem. It's very suprising how down to earth and relatable and the level of maturity of the themes being tackled here in a 90 minute film. It covers quite a bit of ground and pretty much everything is solid about it. The cinematography isn't bad but probably the weakest part. Half the time the shots are pretty basic and could use more close ups or better framing or more memorable settings. Also, it can be a bit dry in the first half because there isn't much music until the second half which is pretty good. My biggest issue of all is this story felt like it could've been more fleshed out and sprawling. It feels like this could've been a 2 plus hour melodrama with more fleshed out drama to it and even more deeper exploration of such a complex issue. It's still solid and has quite a few really good touching scenes and with what ground that is touched is done quite well. Anyone who is a fan of the director, actors, or golden era melodramas will like this. See more Tim O @RT56534900 12/18/2023 Dark, 'Cruel Offspring' movie. Starts with the Xmas Holiday (making it 'A Christmas Movie', in our household), spans a period of time tracking a pre-Social Security mid-Great Depression destitute retired couple, and their self-centered offspring, selfishly kicking them around the family, every time they become less than convenient. Goes from dark, to darker to darkest, with a steady stream of cringe-worthy commentary from the younger folks... Bonus: Beulah Bondi - queen of the Holiday Movie Mothers - appears yet again in this film. See more Jonathan G @definitefilm 12/03/2023 I have never seen such a perfect film like this in the longest time. Probably the greatest testament of love throughout the years of filmmaking, I haven't seen anything like it (the closest being Tokyo Story). Such a beautifully shot and written film, you can feel the love that was injected into this film. A powerful tearjerker that should never be forgotten. I love you, cinema. See more Leaburn O @RT35452347 08/14/2023 Quite a humdrum film at times until the final half hour when it becomes an unconventional, heartfelt romantic tragedy. A classic of black and white cinema that is probably more appreciated today than it was in its time. Will keep you thinking. I had to spend a small fortune for Blu ray copy of this film as it can't be streamed in the uk and it's not a cheap film to buy. Nice to have it in the library however. See more Read all reviews

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