tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881774.post6842694820932359306..comments2024-03-28T20:35:37.931-04:00Comments on Hamlette's Soliloquy: "The Best Years of Our Lives" (1946)Hamlette (Rachel)http://www.blogger.com/profile/11961916847426233995noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881774.post-86847788817612202462020-10-11T16:37:50.395-04:002020-10-11T16:37:50.395-04:00Unknown, yes, I think that the fact that so many p...Unknown, yes, I think that the fact that so many people involved in this film's production had been involved in WWII, and so very recently, really helped it maintain that realism. How cool that you got to see this in the theater!!!<br /><br />I know Homer's mom looked familiar, but never bothered to look her up -- that's amazing that she also played Mimi in Thin Man!Hamlette (Rachel)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11961916847426233995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881774.post-55555585997903374762020-10-11T16:35:51.168-04:002020-10-11T16:35:51.168-04:00Unknown, by "unsympathetic" I don't ...Unknown, by "unsympathetic" I don't mean that Peggy is not sympathetic <i>toward Fred</i>, I mean that it can be difficult for the audience to sympathize <i>with her</i>, particularly as she develops feelings for a married man and declares at one point that she wants to break up his marriage. I know my mother-in-law disliked Peggy intensely because of that. I was just using a Hamlette (Rachel)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11961916847426233995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881774.post-1741191466914835512020-10-08T12:31:14.839-04:002020-10-08T12:31:14.839-04:00Made by veterans for & about veterans,because ...Made by veterans for & about veterans,because they got it right the world loved it & it remains a classic decades on. I was fortunate enough to see it in a theatre when I was young, watch it again every time it's on & the damned thing ALWAYS makes me cry & NEVER in the same place twice! Another instance of why Myrna was NEVER Oscar nominated - when her husband returns & Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02133735817795366869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881774.post-17314991989784671152020-10-08T12:17:25.423-04:002020-10-08T12:17:25.423-04:00Unsympathetic?! Peggy's an angel! How could ...Unsympathetic?! Peggy's an angel! How could the daughter of Myrna Loy & Fredric March be anything else?! The rapturous look of love on Wright's face in the final scene as Peggy wordlessly listens to Fred tell her about the tough times they may face together gets me every time, perfect finish to perfect film!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02133735817795366869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881774.post-26907640122705516272018-05-17T15:43:37.756-04:002018-05-17T15:43:37.756-04:00Kate, I agree! It's a jewel of a film. And y...Kate, I agree! It's a jewel of a film. And yeah, it's one I can't watch just a little bit of either. It sucks me right in!<br /><br />This is the film that started my best friend's fascination with Dana Andrews too! Powerful stuff.Hamlette (Rachel)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11961916847426233995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881774.post-64578838152431147292018-05-16T11:53:25.315-04:002018-05-16T11:53:25.315-04:00I love this film, everything about it is perfect -...I love this film, everything about it is perfect - music, acting, cinematography. I usually put it on, thinking "I will just watch the drunk scene" and end up watching the whole thing again. This was the film that started my fascination with Dana Andrews:-)Katenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881774.post-84051982331284664162018-01-06T20:39:35.161-05:002018-01-06T20:39:35.161-05:00Thanks, Michaela! Yeah, this really gives a perso...Thanks, Michaela! Yeah, this really gives a person the full range of feels, doesn't it? Happy, sad, remorseful, protective, hopeful... so good.Hamlette (Rachel)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11961916847426233995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881774.post-79324234268246157002018-01-06T20:38:28.313-05:002018-01-06T20:38:28.313-05:00Charity, his hooks are definitely memorable! I...Charity, his hooks are definitely memorable! I'm sure I would've remembered them if I'd seen it as a kid too.Hamlette (Rachel)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11961916847426233995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881774.post-69787726386456460382018-01-06T20:36:38.099-05:002018-01-06T20:36:38.099-05:00Jessica, yay! I can't wait to hear all about ...Jessica, yay! I can't wait to hear all about it.<br /><br />I was looking at the movies at my library today, which I don't get to do very often cuz usually I'm in the children's section with my kids, and they had this there and I just got all happy and proud of my library.Hamlette (Rachel)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11961916847426233995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881774.post-74767303691033283362018-01-06T00:30:39.220-05:002018-01-06T00:30:39.220-05:00Congrats on such a fantastic review! I loved readi...Congrats on such a fantastic review! I loved reading it and agreed with so much of what you said. This movie gives me all the feels -- I can't even read about it without getting goosebumps or tears in my eyes. Every single thing about it really is exceptional. And despite its length, I never notice how long it is. I just love being with these characters and seeing their journeys.Michaelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06595610476583704014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881774.post-76528503834976979692018-01-05T16:47:00.035-05:002018-01-05T16:47:00.035-05:00Wonderful!! I can't wait to try it and tell y...Wonderful!! I can't wait to try it and tell you all about it :) Katie Hannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06818413749107653398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881774.post-9512438835761002432018-01-05T07:58:47.166-05:002018-01-05T07:58:47.166-05:00This was one of my grandmother's favorite movi...This was one of my grandmother's favorite movies. :)<br /><br />I've only seen it once (as a child) and all I remembered was the hook instead of his hand.Charityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15928012771461206094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881774.post-43520768401067888832018-01-04T22:56:14.658-05:002018-01-04T22:56:14.658-05:00Flapper Dame, nope, this is the first I've got...Flapper Dame, nope, this is the first I've gotten from you. You are absolutely right -- this movie is so relevant today! We have to keep learning these things.<br /><br />When I first saw this, I only knew Myrna Loy from the Thin Man movies and Dana Andrews from <i>State Fair</i>. I kind of thought they were going to be a couple just from the cover, lol! I agree they're both Hamlette (Rachel)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11961916847426233995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881774.post-21667335998964805052018-01-04T22:52:39.348-05:002018-01-04T22:52:39.348-05:00Awww, thanks, Eowyn! I really think you need to s...Awww, thanks, Eowyn! I really think you need to see it... but when you're ready! And with a box of tissues and some hot chocolate, maybe?Hamlette (Rachel)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11961916847426233995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881774.post-72404816437515179722018-01-04T22:52:05.640-05:002018-01-04T22:52:05.640-05:00Thanks, Stanley. It was hard not to just screenca...Thanks, Stanley. It was hard not to just screencap every single scene and angle. I hope you can find this one, especially since you're a <i>Combat!</i> fan. It's so easy to feel like this could be any of The Squad coming home.Hamlette (Rachel)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11961916847426233995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881774.post-61824924290997738652018-01-04T22:51:00.366-05:002018-01-04T22:51:00.366-05:00Thanks, Le! I always forget it's that long --...Thanks, Le! I always forget it's that long -- I think of it as maybe like 2 hours and 20 minutes. It does not feel *long* to me.<br /><br />I say Milly is my favorite, but goodness, Homer and Fred and Al all are too. And Wilma and Peggy and Butch. I really can't pick just one favorite!Hamlette (Rachel)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11961916847426233995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881774.post-4963901604520962042018-01-04T22:49:46.847-05:002018-01-04T22:49:46.847-05:00Eva, yes, I did know that :-) It's definitely...Eva, yes, I did know that :-) It's definitely not actiony, but all about getting to know and understand people. Mmmmmmmmmmmm, so good.<br /><br />Thanks!Hamlette (Rachel)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11961916847426233995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881774.post-61775885093142672242018-01-04T22:48:12.157-05:002018-01-04T22:48:12.157-05:00Jessica, I'M SO GLAD! I know visuals are very...Jessica, I'M SO GLAD! I know visuals are very important to you, and I think this one will not disappoint because it's very... picturesque, in the way you like. Like a beautiful black-and-white portrait.Hamlette (Rachel)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11961916847426233995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881774.post-11827484966105381752018-01-04T22:47:08.765-05:002018-01-04T22:47:08.765-05:00Brittaney, Teresa Wright is just wonderful in this...Brittaney, Teresa Wright is just wonderful in this too -- even though Peggy is a little bit unsympathetic at times, she totally makes us love her.Hamlette (Rachel)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11961916847426233995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881774.post-77360566297401615362018-01-04T22:45:54.601-05:002018-01-04T22:45:54.601-05:00DKoren, aww <3 I had a hard time screencapping...DKoren, aww <3 I had a hard time screencapping it without crying, and I'd just watched the thing. Hamlette (Rachel)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11961916847426233995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881774.post-49726804636714598752018-01-04T22:45:19.104-05:002018-01-04T22:45:19.104-05:00Caftan Woman, how cool! I can see why -- it's...Caftan Woman, how cool! I can see why -- it's hard not to be moved by these amazing characters. They feel so real! My husband doesn't cry over movies, but he was very quiet and solemn during much of this one.Hamlette (Rachel)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11961916847426233995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881774.post-45095723460540227122018-01-04T22:40:15.024-05:002018-01-04T22:40:15.024-05:00OK- not sure if my comment went through- but this ...OK- not sure if my comment went through- but this movie will always be relevant- I know everyone says that but its true- Dana and Myrna in one film together- who else says they are both under rated. As for Wright- I personally think she's ok but I like her in this movie<br />thanks for writing!!Flapper Dame 16https://www.blogger.com/profile/15029380899754847292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881774.post-79583029975571386662018-01-04T19:55:05.426-05:002018-01-04T19:55:05.426-05:00Oh. My. WORDY! What a TERRIFIC review!!!!
I'v...Oh. My. WORDY! What a TERRIFIC review!!!!<br /><br />I've never seen this film but, considering how many feels I got just READING about it, and knowing Dana Andrews, I'm not sure I dare! In fact, going off the jittery state of mind I've been in lately, I'm quite sure I don't. ;)Éowynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11740991607580029470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881774.post-54305510914139515232018-01-04T15:32:24.556-05:002018-01-04T15:32:24.556-05:00Great review. Nice shot selection. I especially li...Great review. Nice shot selection. I especially like the ones near the end of the planes, and Fred. I'll watch for a chance to see this one.Stanleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16803072187364272452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881774.post-62709507136734861792018-01-04T15:06:10.047-05:002018-01-04T15:06:10.047-05:00Good to know. Perhaps I'll check it out one o...Good to know. Perhaps I'll check it out one of these days.Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02706446800236191077noreply@blogger.com