This is the best film ever but try as I might I can not get hold of it for region 2. If anyone knows where or how I can find this film to play on my DVD player, here in England, I would be grateful.
Same goes for "My Beautiful Son" AKA "Strange Relations" in the American market.
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James Cagney stars in one of the most memorable films of all time.Bringing his criminal character to life with fine acting.Pat O'Brien and the Dead End kids provide the perfect foil for Cagney.You couldn't watch this film without wanting to watch it again.Buy it and enjoy!
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This documentary of how Hollywood mobilized to support our troops at home and abroad during WWII is unequaled. It is by far the finest of its kind ever made and everyone needs to own this warm and affectionate tribute to both the troops and those who did all they could to keep morale up when the outcome was in doubt.
There are wonderful still photos and film footage supplemented by modern day interviews with no less than Dorothy Lamour, Maxene Andrews, Frances Langford, Bob Hope, Patty Thomas and Tony Romano. The latter four were all part of Bob's troupe, who sit around a patio table and remember what those tours were really like.
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This documentary of how Hollywood mobilized to support our troops at home and abroad during WWII is unequaled. It is by far the finest of its kind ever made and everyone needs to own this warm and affectionate tribute to both the troops and those who did all they could to keep morale up when the outcome was in doubt.
There are wonderful still photos and film footage supplemented by modern day interviews with no less than Dorothy Lamour, Maxene Andrews, Frances Langford, Bob Hope, Patty Thomas and Tony Romano. The latter four were all part of Bob's troupe, who sit around a patio table and remember what those tours were really like.
It shows shots of Clark Gable, Alan Ladd, Jimmy Stewart and Glenn Miller, who served during the ... Read More:
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This is one fast paced musical. The plot is silly but interesting for a bit of movie history about prologues, the musical numbers are great (By a Waterfall and Shanghai Lil are Busby Berkeley spectacle at its best) and the movie is stuffed full of good character actors. Watching James Cagney in this movie makes you wish he had made more musicals as he is as sharp and snappy a dancer as he is an actor. He and Joan Blondell get most of the good one liners and have very good chemistry. It is easy to see why they were teamed together so often.
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This is one fast paced musical. The plot is silly but interesting for a bit of movie history about prologues, the musical numbers are great (By a Waterfall and Shanghai Lil are Busby Berkeley spectacle at its best) and the movie is stuffed full of good character actors. Watching James Cagney in this movie makes you wish he had made more musicals as he is as sharp and snappy a dancer as he is an actor. He and Joan Blondell get most of the good one liners and have very good chemistry. It is easy to see why they were teamed together so often.
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I just loved this film!
Cody was definitely on top of the world!
Gripping performance by Cagney, especially when he found out about his Ma's death. I laughed when he easily defeated the prison guards, even though they had batons!
Vic is a undercover cop who had to infiltrate into Cody's world.
The actor who played Vic was simply mesmerising. Ma was definately evil and i cheered when she died. It was obvious that she was going to die as power had gone to her head.
So unlike any of the other gangster films. The film's portrayal of the gangster world is more convincing than today's pathetic rubbish.
Watch it, you won't be sorry!
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The Public Enemy is dated, a little corny, with dialogue that now seems full of cliches...one of those movies that some who disdain "old" movies might point to as how over-rated "old" movies can be. But I challenge anyone who has the least appreciation for solid direction and great acting to watch this movie and not quickly get beyond all that and become immersed in the film. William Wellman, one of the great American directors, has constructed a movie that just keeps moving, with startling set pieces, wonderful photography and a visual narrative that matches the story. James Cagney, in the role that made him a major star, completely dominates the screen. He gives a performance of magnetic ruthlessness, casual yet precise physicality, and just plain contemptuous anger. ... Read More:
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The Public Enemy is dated, a little corny, with dialogue that now seems full of cliches...one of those movies that some who disdain "old" movies might point to as how over-rated "old" movies can be. But I challenge anyone who has the least appreciation for solid direction and great acting to watch this movie and not quickly get beyond all that and become immersed in the film. William Wellman, one of the great American directors, has constructed a movie that just keeps moving, with startling set pieces, wonderful photography and a visual narrative that matches the story. James Cagney, in the role that made him a major star, completely dominates the screen. He gives a performance of magnetic ruthlessness, casual yet precise physicality, and just plain contemptuous anger. ... Read More:
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As a correction to the previous reviewer's opinion, the DVD from the listings' Studio 'Eureka Entertainment', plays perfectly, without judder, wobble and most importantly, without any logo appearing the the films entirety.
As for the film, this is a classic James Cagney. Ok, it's in black and white and maybe the music score is a bit violin-ey/tinny, but it's a good story and there's no special effects.
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