Classic Drama - a top ten choice

Rating: 10/10 (31 July 1999)

William Wyler's epic, The Best Years of Our Lives, is among the top ten movies of all time. The symbolism rich, heart tugging story of three returning servicemen and their families is a wonderful example showing that war is not all glamour and medals. Perhaps as touching as any scene is when Fred's father reads his son's citations for bravery. The pride leaps through the screen. Or Homer's tears as he realizes Wilma truly loves him, or anyone of a hundred telling moments. Camera work - the best, acting - great, truly a picture as relevant today as it was 54 years ago.