YES! When you teased it on Friday I was hoping you’d cover this film over the other two (also incredible) films. I, too, am flummoxed over younger generations “hot take” of this film. Apparently everything must now be seen through a lens of modern day appropriateness instead of using it as essential learning about the past (culture, politics, life!). This film is a perfect second act in my opinion to Desk Set filmed ten years earlier with Tracy and Hepburn. I love their chemistry in both and the ending is all the more poignant when you realize he died shortly thereafter.
The scene in the driveway with terrible Hilary is impeccable. It shows off Hepburn’s talent - and as a woman in her 60s still headlining a film - that’s still an achievement today!
Thanks for this- appreciate it. Yes, exactly what I was getting at. It's very much a film made in 1967, and should be seen as such. In the context of that time. And it's a brave film, too. I love Hepburn in this, and the crumpled, grumpy, but likeable Tracy. Especially when they drive out in the car, to the drive-in ice-cream parlour.
Great film and one of Hepburn's perfect turns. She can be grating (my husband finds her supremely annoying, lol) but not here. I agree on Golden Pond... and now that I'm older, I roll my eyes even more. Very annoying that attitude of pushing every inch on the past through today's colander. What are people going to say about today's moral certainties in 50 years?
And Hepburn can be grating. I see that. I used to think that, but I've changed my mind. As Jessica says in her comment, Hepburn's superb in the driveway scene. Telling the appalling Hilary to get lost.
An incredible film, wholeheartedly agree, it's honest and it's brave and of course, should be viewed in context of it's time, you are spot on! Wonderful review here!
YES! When you teased it on Friday I was hoping you’d cover this film over the other two (also incredible) films. I, too, am flummoxed over younger generations “hot take” of this film. Apparently everything must now be seen through a lens of modern day appropriateness instead of using it as essential learning about the past (culture, politics, life!). This film is a perfect second act in my opinion to Desk Set filmed ten years earlier with Tracy and Hepburn. I love their chemistry in both and the ending is all the more poignant when you realize he died shortly thereafter.
The scene in the driveway with terrible Hilary is impeccable. It shows off Hepburn’s talent - and as a woman in her 60s still headlining a film - that’s still an achievement today!
Thanks for this- appreciate it. Yes, exactly what I was getting at. It's very much a film made in 1967, and should be seen as such. In the context of that time. And it's a brave film, too. I love Hepburn in this, and the crumpled, grumpy, but likeable Tracy. Especially when they drive out in the car, to the drive-in ice-cream parlour.
Great film and one of Hepburn's perfect turns. She can be grating (my husband finds her supremely annoying, lol) but not here. I agree on Golden Pond... and now that I'm older, I roll my eyes even more. Very annoying that attitude of pushing every inch on the past through today's colander. What are people going to say about today's moral certainties in 50 years?
And Hepburn can be grating. I see that. I used to think that, but I've changed my mind. As Jessica says in her comment, Hepburn's superb in the driveway scene. Telling the appalling Hilary to get lost.
Yes, couldn't agree more. Today's attitudes will seem absurd in 50 years time. Absurd. So we need to see things in historical context.
An incredible film, wholeheartedly agree, it's honest and it's brave and of course, should be viewed in context of it's time, you are spot on! Wonderful review here!