HOBSON'S CHOICE (Released to Theaters USA 1954)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.3|5.0 Starsìììì  Hobson's Choice—GREAT movie—has full stage settings in every scene. Acting is notable with Charles Laughton, John Mills, and Brenda De Banzie. This is the second remake of a 1920 movie. Be sure and watch this 1954 remake. This movie begs for its addition to the home video library. It's a classic that will be returned to throughout the years for entertainment.   Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images Storyline  A boot and shoe maker, who is also an alcoholic, Mr. Henry Hobson, has three daughters and a deceased wife.  The daughters are of marrying age and need to start their own lives, but Mr. Hobson is far from letting them go. Mr. Hobson has a good thing going to benefit himself, working them in his shop for no pay. Then, the oldest daughter breaks the mold by picking simple, illiterate, professional boot maker from her father's shop for a husband and inspiring her younger siblings to start their lives also.   Additional Thanks  Thank you to Director David Lean for directing efforts. Thank you to Producer David Lean for making the film possible. Cast includes Charles Laughton, John Mills, Brenda de Banzie, Daphne Anderson, and Prunella Scales. Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Yes. Quality entertainment. WOW! What a story! Charles Laughton and John Mills along with Brenda De Banzie are perfect for this film. This film is an 'add to the home video library film collection.' More than worth that ticket. It's classic all the way. Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers

LAWRENCE OF ARABIA (Released to Theaters Los Angeles, California USA 1962)

Ben Meyers’ rating: 4.6|5.0 Stars ìììì

Lawrence of Arabia—a British classic released in the United States—made it to Ben Meyers’ Favorite Films list. The script centers around the brilliant military maneuvers of T.E. Lawrence (acted by Peter O’Toole) during WWI on the Arabian Peninsula. Excellent portrayal of two different cultures colliding, learning to cooperate and respect each others’ abilities, and finally to magnificently succeed in overcoming a common enemy while earning freedom for an entire, new nation in the process. Based on the notes of T.E. Lawrence, the film becomes an absorbing watch for its entire 227 minutes.

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Additional Thanks

Thank you to Director David Lean. Thank you to Producers Sam Spiegel and David Lean for making the film possible. Thank you to Music Composer Maurice Jarre for the terrific musical scores and to Script Writers Robert Bolt and Michael Wilson. Cast includes: Peter O'Toole, Anthony Quinn, Jack Hawkins, Omar Sharif, Claude Rains, Michel Ray, John Dimech, and Alec Guinness.

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Yes. A Peter O'Toole classic more than suitable for all movie fans.

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Ben Meyers