I finally got a chance to see this after hearing about it for years. I came in with great expectations due to all the buzz I've heard over the years. I'm also a big James Stewart fan, so I looked forward to seeing him in another of his prized roles.
I'll have to say, it didn't quite blow me away like I expected, but I did enjoy seeing it. Stewart is perfect in his role. But its not a far stretch from his usual "aw shucks" type good guy facing some type of adversity.
But the story is quite unique and kudos goes to the original author of the story.
I think what I like best about the whole thing is the spirit of optimism and kindness that exudes from Elwood P. Dowd. I wish there were more people like that in the world. I think friendliness is almost a lost art in our world today. I guess the best thing I can say about this movie is that it makes me smile! :)
I'll have to say, it didn't quite blow me away like I expected, but I did enjoy seeing it. Stewart is perfect in his role. But its not a far stretch from his usual "aw shucks" type good guy facing some type of adversity.
But the story is quite unique and kudos goes to the original author of the story.
I think what I like best about the whole thing is the spirit of optimism and kindness that exudes from Elwood P. Dowd. I wish there were more people like that in the world. I think friendliness is almost a lost art in our world today. I guess the best thing I can say about this movie is that it makes me smile! :)