A little bit preachy, as these sort of films always are. The topic is somewhat timely, even as the movie is rather dated, inasmuch as anti-Semitism seems to be back in style, especially in Europe, where the greatest sins/crimes against the Jews were perpetrated. Growing up and living in the South, I really never saw much anti-Semitism, but also there were very few Jews, at least that I knew of. I expect that this film's Best Picture and Best Director Oscars were bestowed more because of the subject matter, than completely on merit. I did think that Celeste Holm was exquisite in her role. A film definitely worth watching. Grade: B-
Review of Gentleman's Agreement
Gentleman's Agreement
(1947)
A bit preachy, a bit dated, but worth seeing, especially now.
21 April 2002