Mrs. Miniver

Year: 1942

Grade: B

Country: USA

Director: Wyler

Review

good, not amazing film about the beginning of ww2 in england. wyler directs. sarris thinks wyler lacks emotion and style, but the academy seemed to love him (12 oscar nominations for best director) and you have to admit that the guy made some quality films. his style is no style which works fine for me, but doesn’t fit sarris’ affinity for the auteur. greer garson does a fine job, about 80% of which comes from her infectious smile. the bomb shelter scene was a standout. the cute kid certainly didn’t hurt the film’s adorability factor. ben-hur was more epic and best years of our lives was more impactful (all three won for best picture/director). four best picture winners left to see.

Watched on TV