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WillSushyMedia This movie was so-so. It had it's moments, but wasn't the greatest.

Abbigail Bush what a terribly boring film. I'm sorry but this is absolutely not deserving of best picture and will be forgotten quickly. Entertaining and engaging cinema? No. Nothing performances with flat faces and mistaking silence for subtlety.

Billy Ollie Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable

Ross622 Frank Capra's "Mr. Deeds Goes to Town" is one of the best films he ever directed along with "It Happened One Night" (1934), and "It's a Wonderful Life" (1946) the one thing in common that all three of these films have in common besides being great pieces of work, the other thing is that two of them being this one and "It Happened One Night" were so funny that I couldn't stop watching it. The main character of this movie is a man named Longfellow Deeds (Gary Cooper) who is a poet from the state of Vermont who also happens to be a tuba player in his local town band. Deeds is living a normal private life until he comes to New York City he meets a woman named Babe Bennett (Jean Arthur) who both happen to fall in love with one another. Like a bunch of other great romance movies the chemistry between Gary Cooper (who received his first Oscar nomination for his performance) and Jean Arthur is so perfect that it will make you think of the chemistry that Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert had in their Oscar winning turns in "It Happened One Night" and as a result of both films Frank Capra won his first two best director Oscars. But now back to the story, as soon as Deeds arrives in New York during his time there he makes thousands of dollars while working with a bunch of city slickers, which is all that I will tell in this review because I don't want to give away anymore major details. This movie also ranks among the best romance movies ever made besides "It Happened One Night", it ranks along with, "Out of Africa" (1985), "Ball of Fire" (1945), "The Apartment" (1960), ""Heaven Can Wait" (1978), as well as "Pride and Prejudice" (2005) among many others. Cooper gives one of the best performances of his career in this movie, as well as Jean Arthur which now that i'm writing this review I couldn't think of anyone better than to play their characters than they were with their performances in the movie. Movies like this one are the reasons why Frank Capra was such a great director, and a very important film-maker and that his movies are still relevant today. It was Capra himself that once said "There are no rules in film-making, only sins, and the cardinal sin is dullness." Which this is a quote that is still relevant in movie making today and believe me even bad film-makers like Dennis Dugan can take some comedy lessons from a comedy genius like Capra or Billy Wilder. Not only is this movie one of the best romance movies ever made it is also one of the funniest movies that I have ever seen, and watching this movie is a very funny experience that all movie lovers will cherish.

dfwesley MR.DEEDS leaves you with a warm feeling with its kind hearted story and happy ending. This is quite a contrast to some contemporary movies with their excessive violence, emphasis on sex, and profanity. As they say, they don't make em like this any more.Mr. Deeds fits Gary Cooper to a tee. He is naive, macho, philosophical, whimsical, romantic, country boy,.. all rolled into one. Cooper's expressions are priceless in the court room scene when he is silent for a long time. Jean Arthur gives a worthy performance as the tough reporter who falls for him.Among the supporting cast, Douglass Dumbrille is impressive as Cedar. the two faced attorney. Also Lionel Stander as Deed's opponent who eventually becomes his friend.I suppose viewers, in the midst of the depression, looked upon someone having $20 million dollars as being as realistic as owning Park Place in Monopoly which was also created during this time. Oh, some things have to be overlooked like the outlandish court scene and fact that Deeds gets away with punching people out when he feels like it. But all is forgotten in the end, when he is declared sane and sweeps his love up in his arms.

Armand Frank Capra mark is, always, strong guarantee for a movie. this case is not an exception. but it remains special. not only for script, performances or director but for a strange result. the script is far to be coherent, the events are not realistic. but the errors are its virtue. because it has the perfect cast, the high ambition level and a story for everyone. a social message is mixed with crumbs from Don Quijote. and the result has splendid effect. a film about innocence and descending in heart of cruel town. a memorable speech in American spirit. an ambiguous character because Deeds remains a shadow. the love who brakes all. an useful film for convert the fear, to create the hope in the best form. that is all. and the key for a great success.

dailyshampoo48 My absolute favorite film of all time. Capra did a number of films which are rightly considered classics (as well as a number of challenging if flawed pieces at both the beginning and end of his directing career). Every single scene sends me into paroxysms of joy. Gary Cooper was probably the sexiest man to have ever lived, and I could be content to watch him eat a bag of potato chips -- but oh the dialogue! I am a sucker for good dialogue. And how simply and elegantly the ideas are presented! Capra refrains from becoming too heavy-handed here; there are melodramatics, of course, but only when it's absolutely appropriate, and it absolutely is, every time.Jean Arthur is great as always; thoughtful but not overbearing, emotive without the ham. She has an excellent understanding of exactly what is needed in each scene, and she delivers.So completely wonderful and satisfying in every way. Absolutely the best!