The Reason Movies Exist

Rating: 10/10 (29 January 2006)

After seeing this film again, I realized that this is the reason we watch movies. The reason we make movies. It is funny and hopeful and sad and imaginative and truthful and everything that we look for in our everyday lives, but aren't likely to find. With a Hollywood inundated with unoriginal pieces of tripe - this film is a shining example of why we still have faith in the art form. When this movie came out people made a fuss about the 3-hour running time - but every minute is worth it. Now 3 hours sees to be the norm for Hollywood "blockbusters" - but what do we get for that? Special effects and weak scripts (with a few notable exceptions). Take the time to watch this movie and savor the innocence and pure fun that is this classic film.
This is a film that everyone should watch at every different phase of their lives - because it will mean a different thing each time you see it.