I always find it amusing to read critiques of classic movies by people who judge them by today's standards. If one wants modern themes, stick to modern movies.
I adore classic movies because I love good stories (even if they aren't perfect and are predictable), classic actors (saying Spencer Tracy was a horrible actor just reveals one's ignorance) and also to see the settings (clothes, cars, etc.) of that era.
That said, I enjoyed Woman Of The Year, but I don't think it's a perfect (or even an excellent) movie. I will watch it again, mainly for the much talked about chemistry between Hepburn and Tracy.
Their romance (on screen and off) is legendary and this film shows us why. In the scene in the bar (just after Tess comes out from under the table) Tess says "Look, Sam". When Spencer Tracy says the line, "I'm looking", the way he says it makes it one of the sexiest things I've ever seen on screen (and I usually think Gable and Grant are the sexiest men on screen, not Tracy).
I thought the final scene in the kitchen was odd and much too long. It also seemed out of place with the rest of the film. I did like that Sam said he wanted Tess Harding Craig and not Mrs. Sam Craig, so that saved it (somewhat) for me.
All in all, this film is definitely worth seeing. Just be wary of people who proclaim it perfect.
I adore classic movies because I love good stories (even if they aren't perfect and are predictable), classic actors (saying Spencer Tracy was a horrible actor just reveals one's ignorance) and also to see the settings (clothes, cars, etc.) of that era.
That said, I enjoyed Woman Of The Year, but I don't think it's a perfect (or even an excellent) movie. I will watch it again, mainly for the much talked about chemistry between Hepburn and Tracy.
Their romance (on screen and off) is legendary and this film shows us why. In the scene in the bar (just after Tess comes out from under the table) Tess says "Look, Sam". When Spencer Tracy says the line, "I'm looking", the way he says it makes it one of the sexiest things I've ever seen on screen (and I usually think Gable and Grant are the sexiest men on screen, not Tracy).
I thought the final scene in the kitchen was odd and much too long. It also seemed out of place with the rest of the film. I did like that Sam said he wanted Tess Harding Craig and not Mrs. Sam Craig, so that saved it (somewhat) for me.
All in all, this film is definitely worth seeing. Just be wary of people who proclaim it perfect.