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Originally Posted by bizarre_eye@Cult Labs  I've never seen it. It has had zero appeal for me in the past and I chalked it up to be a 'boring courtroom drama' sort of film writing it off completely (I think that episode from The Simpsons with Mel Gibson ruined my desire to even attempt the film in my younger years!  )
Seeing it on so many lists has certainly made me a little more interested in seeking it out... I may have to add it to the pile. |
You should. It is incredibly powerful with arguably James Stewart's finest performance at the head of a brilliant ensemble cast including Claude Rains and Jean Arthur and tight, moving writing by Sidney Buchman all brought to life by Frank Capra's deft direction.