This is truly a wonderful silent film. Mary Pickford and "Buddy" Rogers do a wonderful job of conveying two people madly in love with each other that are at times afraid to reveal their true selves. I found myself questioning whether Maggie (Pickford) should fall for Buddy or not. The film aptly depicts socio-economic class distinctions in America and the inequity between them. You find yourself wondering whether two people can find themselves in love despite these inequities. It is a very Shakespearean theme and is quite enjoyable.
On the negative side, the movie did not rate a perfect ten for me because it did not leave me shaken at the ending. I always feel like weeping in Rudy at his father's pride as Rudy runs on to the field. Similarly, I feel shaken when Jimmy Stewart reads the message from Clarence at the end of It's A Wonderful Life. However, My Best Girl did not leave me shaken like the truly great films do. It is very wonderful and charming, but I would not categorize it as a ten. The movie was very touching, but I did not feel like my life had been changed at the end like I do when I watch those other films. I give it an eight.
On the negative side, the movie did not rate a perfect ten for me because it did not leave me shaken at the ending. I always feel like weeping in Rudy at his father's pride as Rudy runs on to the field. Similarly, I feel shaken when Jimmy Stewart reads the message from Clarence at the end of It's A Wonderful Life. However, My Best Girl did not leave me shaken like the truly great films do. It is very wonderful and charming, but I would not categorize it as a ten. The movie was very touching, but I did not feel like my life had been changed at the end like I do when I watch those other films. I give it an eight.