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Reviews
An American Romance (1944)
A surprise
I taped this movie and just got around to watching it. As a senior, I was delighted to watch an old fashioned drama of bygone days and I thought Brian Donlevy did a great job. This man never got the recognition he deserved often cast in unfavorable roles. "An American Romance" gave him the opportunity to excel and he did a great job. I realize it is a Rags to Riches story and from the standpoint of contemporary society, a bit "corny", but it nonetheless had a message that hard work and dedication leads to success and happiness.
My only criticism is that it ended too abruptly. I did not watched the 151 minute version. T.C.M. showed a shorter version but I felt ending with world war II and building planes was a bit of a disappointment.
If you are looking for a film to show your grandchildren, this is it!
Stand by Me (1986)
Very enjoyable film
I taped the film some weeks ago & finally got around to watching it. I thought the story line was good; maybe because I could identify the four boys with my own childhood at that age before girls came into the picture. The acting was good although at times I missed the dialog & had to reverse the tape to "catch" what the boys said. My only criticism was that expressions were used that were more contemporary than the 50's, and I find it hard to believe that twelve year old living in the early 50's used so many four lettered words.
In any case, it is a good film; down to earth; excitement particularly the "train scenes" and a picture of North American Life in the 50's. The music was tops!