The Human Comedy Reviews

To be honest, I wasn’t really sure what to expect from this flick but since it seemed to have a decent reputation (it was nominated for the Best Picture Academy Award among other things), I thought I might as well check it out. During the 40's, especially during WWII, they used to make such cheesy movies in the US and this movie was a perfect example. In fact, I'm pretty sure it was the quaintest movie I have ever seen and, yet, even though you would probably not expect it, I have to admit that I actually enjoyed the damned thing. As far as I'm concerned, I didn't get a nostalgic feeling about the 'good old days' but, in my opinion, this movie was more about what we all should try to achieve which is to be decent and kind to another, no matter your age, background, race, religion or social status. The fact that I enjoyed this movie probably also had to do with the fact that I'm a bit older and, if I would have watched it 20 years ago, it probably would have bored me to tears. I was also surprised that Mickey Rooney was already in his 20's back then, therefore actually too old to play this character, but I have to admit that he did deliver a very good performance here, probably the best of his career. The rest of the cast was not bad either but they were all given too little to do, I'm afraid. That was probably the only real issue with this movie, the fact that the whole thing was really random with no plot, no bad guy and hardly any dramatic curve at all. Anyway, to conclude, even if it was not a masterpiece, it was still pretty good though and it is worth a look, especially if you like the genre.

(OK) Every character, mostly Fay Bainter and dead ray Collins, preach Saroyan texts, and that's heavy; but Brown's bathes everuthing with americana charm. Rooney and the boys, tne drunking Morgan, are there to enjoy... Look for Mitch debut...