Showing posts with label Alastair Sim. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Alastair Sim. Show all posts

Sunday, 21 April 2013

The Happiest Days of Your Life (1950) - ★★★★½

Director: Frank Launder
Writers: John Dighton (Play), Frank Launder
Stars: Alastair Sim, Margaret Rutherford, Guy Middleton, Joyce Grenfell

The Happiest Days of Your Life is one of the funniest movies I've ever seen. Margaret Rutherford and Alastair Sim are two of the greatest comedic actors of all time. Together these two have explosive chemistry and perfect comic timing. These legendary English actors are at their best in this film, making it one of the greatest British comedies of all time.

Wednesday, 17 April 2013

Green for Danger (1946) - ★★★★

Director: Sidney Gilliat
Writers: Christianna Brand (Novel), Sidney Gilliat (Screenplay)
Stars: Alastair Sim, Leo Genn, Trevor Howard, Judy Campbell, Sally Grey, Meg Jenkins, Wendy Thompson

Green for Danger is an exciting mystery. It's one of those films that keep you guessing. Just when you think you know who the murderer is, a new development causes you to doubt it. The cast performances are phenomenal, as is the music and cinematography. It's a great display of classic British cinema.