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Jan 02, 2024EvanSchoenfeld rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
(The comments record indicates this was formerly packaged with ‘Holiday Inn,’ but at SPL is currently one disk & film only.) Perhaps 4.5 stars was too generous given that the story line wandered a bit and the production didn’t overflow…
Dec 25, 2023yesbyedith rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
First of two. Excellent even now.
Sep 08, 2023clevylee rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
A most happy movie. It lifts you up to the goodness of mankind.
Jun 19, 2023The_Most_Casual_Observer rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Bing Crosby is a priest in the Oscar-winning "Going My Way," assigned to clean up an urban parish, run by Barry Fitzgerald’s character, that has been unable to keep up with the times. Essentially a pastiche of emotional subplots and a few…
Jun 16, 2023bookie66 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Wonderful trip down memory lane of life in the 40'e and 50's. Rise Stevens solos are awesome. '
Nov 15, 2022Swalker206 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Like a time capsule- WW2 , racism, sexism, all the things we're more enlightened about now but a fabulous song and dance extravaganza with a sweet holiday theme. It's a classic.
Apr 02, 2022Nursebob rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
This review refers to the double-movie DVD. HOLIDAY INN (7/10): An instant Yuletide classic as well as the inspiration for an entire hotel chain, Paramount Pictures’ fluffy distraction is as timeless as a Christmas snow globe and just as…
Jan 14, 2020akirakato rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Directed by Mark Sandrich in 1942, this American drama turns out a completely satisfying musical filled with crisp comedy, fetching music, snappy dance routines and lavish and beautiful settings. The composer wrote twelve songs…
May 24, 2019iloveseaotters rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
WSow, I can't believe that it's taken me this long to finally see this movie! I love it! Great music, very entertaining storyline and very funny at times. I was a little shocked when I saw the "Lincoln's Birthday" sequence that was done in…
Dec 06, 2018ms_mustard rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
the comments here are a mash-up between Going My Way and Holiday Inn - some obviously so and some not
Dec 05, 2018TEENREVIEWCREW rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Holiday Inn is a wonderful classic, which celebrates more than one holiday. This film is the story of two entertainers, Jim Hardy and Ted Hanover. When Jim decides to turn his Connecticut estate into the Holiday Inn and opens his doors to…
Nov 20, 2018H82BL8r rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This film was created in 1944 before the end of the war. It is nothing short of a brilliant piece of work touching on various elements of the era such as church, community, family, gender roles, musical genres, the penal system and having…
Sep 29, 2018ThomasJWhiting rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
VERY GOOD 1944 period piece drama starring Bing Crosby as Catholic priest and his new assignment to a New York declining church. Interesting plot, rather different than anything I have previously seen. This is for 'Going My Way' film.
Jan 30, 2018nickster13 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Fantastic movie. Very fun, the songs are great, the dances are great, and it's just good clean entertainment. Such a treat to see some of the best in action!
Jan 01, 2018miaone rated this title 0.5 out of 5 stars
This movie is cringe inducing in its portrayal of race relations; I could hardly believe anyone thought it would be a good idea to have Bing Crosby dress up in blackface to sing a song praising Abe Lincoln. There are other blackface…
May 09, 2016ThomasJWhiting rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
GREAT 1942 'Holiday Inn' film - Irving Berlin romantic musical film starring Bing Crosby, Fred Astaire, and Marjorie Reynolds. Quite an interesting peak at 1942 United States for those of us who weren't born then. Lots of great dance…
Dec 07, 2015VV17 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
"Holiday Inn" is a wonderful film! If anyone enjoyed the movie "White Christmas", "Holiday Inn" is sure to become another favorite classic. Bing Crosby's vocal numbers will captivate the audience, and Fred Astaire's dance numbers are sure…
Dec 07, 2015VV17 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
"Going My Way" is very nicely done. While the plot is slow, it is the characters the screenwriter wishes to focus on. Father O'Malley's tender heart and unique ways of helping those in need is sure to delight the audience. Also, the…
Jan 22, 2015
instant classic.
jdempseydesign
Dec 07, 2014jdempseydesign rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This is a great movie! Love it! One of my favourite Christmas movies.
jdempseydesign
Dec 07, 2014jdempseydesign rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I love this movie! One of my favourite Christmas movies!
7duffy
Jun 23, 20147duffy rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Nice movie. Atypical story and delivery for that period in film making. However, Bing was great. I didn't know he was such a good actor. He plays the younger priest as a pius, but also street-wise. Barry Fitzgerald was excellent as…
epotter8811
Oct 16, 2013epotter8811 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
A fairly standard WWII-era movie musical with lots of great songs and dancing from Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire, Holiday Inn is also the film that introduced the world to the classic holiday song (and Crosby standard), "White Christmas." …
rslade
Jul 18, 2013rslade rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
The song "White Christmas" was actually first used here. Not as well known as the movie of that name, this is primarily a set of song and dance numbers, with a bit more slapstick than is really necessary.
RPERRIN82
Nov 28, 2011RPERRIN82 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I would watch it again very good.