Sunday, July 11, 2010

Gentleman's Agreement (1947) - 3 stars

One Sentence Plot Summary: A magazine reporter pretends to be Jewish for 8 weeks in order to realize and report on the full impact of anti-sematism.

Starring: Gregory Peck, Dorothy McGuire, John Garfield, Celeste Holm, Anne Revere, June Havoc, Dean Stockwell

Best of: Gregory Peck is superb.

Worst of: While it has an important message for 1947, it seems preachy today. Also, I couldn't help but think of 1986's Soul Man.

I would have liked it better if: I weren't so sick of watching really forced 1930s and 40s romances. I'd like some recognition that it takes more than just "hello" to fall in love.

Also nominated:
Miracle on 34th Street

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