Mr. Smith to Washington

Julie 2021-12-09 08:01:20

The film relies on the awakening of conscience to complete the drama climax and the carnival of justice, but it also fully expresses the out-of-control power and hypocritical freedom. From smugness to hysteria, while constructing a concise and invigorating tit-for-tat, hypocrisy and justice are also stubbornly ingrained in accusations and pursuits. Here, the temperament of this film lies in the courage to pierce the mask of sin. Light the dawn of hope.
The reality of self-interest and self-interest is full of lies and conspiracies. Don Quixote’s persistence and enthusiasm can’t find room for survival, and linger in a cruel society. Some people call it growing up, but some people call it dreams. Shattered. Permeated with the theme of American yearning for freedom, surging with the excitement of idealism, but the ending change is slightly blunt, idealistic castles in the sky.
This is the second collaboration between James Stewart, Kean Arthur, Edward Arnold, and director Frank Capra following "A Dream". A hillbilly in the eyes of a Washingtonian, a puppet in the eyes of politicians and journalists, but in order to maintain justice and freedom, he stood and spoke in Parliament for nearly 24 hours. It's a pity that James didn't win the Oscar. When he watched the final parliamentary drama, he was first excited and then cried.

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  • Jarret 2022-03-27 09:01:06

    An idealist victory, Mr. Smith single-handedly defeated the political forces throughout the state. Although the final outcome was abrupt, it also highlighted the importance of the faith and truth, goodness and beauty that the director wanted to express. James Stewart played Smith's pureness and persistence. The most powerful is Thomas Mitchell. In the same year, the three films involved in the Oscars (Gone with the Wind, Mr. Smith to Washington, Guanshan Feidu) all had wonderful performances, and he also won a golden statue~

  • Mireya 2022-04-22 07:01:25

    Maybe the era of making movies is too early, and the perspective of review is different, I just think that it can only be regarded as ok today.

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington quotes

  • Clarissa Saunders: Look, when I came here, my eyes were big blue question marks. Now, they're big green dollar marks.

    Senator Joseph Paine: Smart, girl, eh. All right. Finish this job properly and you get a handsome bonus. And by properly, I mean keep Smith away from anything that smacks of politics.

  • Pageboy Richard Jones: Here you are Senator. Not a bad desk either. Daniel Webster used to use it.

    Jefferson Smith: Daniel Webster sat here?

    Pageboy Richard Jones: Give you something to shoot at, Senator. If you figure on doing any talking.

    Jefferson Smith: Oh, I'm just gonna sit around and listen.

    Pageboy Richard Jones: That's the way to get reelected!