Wyler, Loy, March, Andrews Masterpience

Rating: 10/10 (31 May 2011)

William Wyler the Director of such classics as Wuthering Heights, Mrs. Miniver, Little Foxes, Jezebel, The Letter returned from the Military Service in WWII and created a film classic, a Masterpiece. Produced by the Independent Studio of Samuel Goldwyn this film is brilliantly acted by a cast of true artists Myrna Loy, Frederic March, Dana Andrews among many others. One cannot praise the ensemble cast enough, and kudos to sexy Virignia Mayo, and two standouts: Teresa Wright and Harold Russell. I am a Veteran myself but of a later war but found the similarities of the treatment given returning WWII Veterans and those of Vietnam and Desert Storm very powerful. Great black and white photography and a beautiful musical score add to the picture. Starting with its evocative title The Best Years of Our Lives is one of the finest films I have ever seen. March, Wright and Russell won Oscars, as well as Mr. Goldwyn, Mr Wyler and the Picture. Deservedly so! Ms. Loy top billed has a small but very pivotal role and is magnificent.
A Great Movie
PS The Reunion scene between March and Ms.Loy is one of the finest scenes in any movie ever!