Apr 17 2010
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Only Angels Have Wings is a perfect example of an often ignored, but fine, classic movie. Directed by Howard Hawks, and with a ample cast, Only Angels Have Wings is half engaging adventure movie and half romantic comedy. The sense of setting and atmosphere is very sterling as well - you almost feel as though the movie transports you to the imaginary South American port town of Barranca. The movie describes the adventures of a group of pilots working in a very risky position - they are hemmed in by mountains, and constantly face dreadful weather conditions. More specifically, it focuses on Bonnie Lee (Jean Arthur), a chorus girl staying in the town, and her encounters with the tough boss of the business, Jeff Carter (Cary Grant) .
The cast is very qualified. Cary Grant, though not playing his usual role, is obliging as the tough boss, who only flys when it is too tough for anyone else. Jean Arthur is sweet and believable as the stranded chorus girl, and the supporting cast, including a very young Rita Hayworth (in her first A-movie) is perfect.
Anyhow, if you haven’t seen this hidden classic from 1939, what are you waiting for? The DVD is very respectable - the movie is very definite and arresting, and there are a few captivating special features as well (previews for other movies and old-fashioned advertisement posters, for instance) . But the movie alone is worth getting - it is a must have!
Only Angels Have Wings is one of those many hidden treasures, one that was never really discovered… but will always be remembered. Taking dwelling in a South American port of call for local Bananna Boats-Barranca- in which a Dutchman, John van Rider (The Dutchman) who runs almost everything in town, owns an air mail service that-despite dangerous and blinding weather- always sends its mail (and pilots) out on time, so that unusual planes can be bought, which will back weather conditions. As I have mentioned, the weather is rotten, and many who are emplyed by the Dutchman are killed at one point or another. Out of the petite gang of pilots (including John Carrol as Jent Shelton, in a minor but edifying role), one stands out; Cary Grant, who plays Jeff Carter, a once sensitive and caring man who was turned into a cynical, sad chappy after a harsh breakup. Running the airline, Jeff only goes out when he thinks it might be too hard for anyone else. Bonnie Lee (Jean Arthur, in one of her first grand roles) has objective gotten of a Northbound boat to frosty off for a couple of hours before the ship has loaded some bannanas and is ready to region out to sea. On the shore, she is met by two pilots who (after some anxiety) manage to “secure” her. Heartless Jeff sends one out for a delivery, contrary to a deal made between the two. Bonnie is unnerved by Jeff’s behavior. After deciding to advance abet when the fog is too distinguished to bare, the pilot attepts a risky landing resulting in his death. Bonnie is fearful by how easily and rudely the bunch takes it. However, she is explained to by two members of the band, including Jeff’s ancient flier best friend Kidd (played by Thomas Mitchell in perhaps one of his best roles) that they must do that or te feelings balled up inside them would be too mighty to bare. So Bonnie cheers up and joins the group. The next day, when Jeff gtes abet from a delivery, he is surprised to gain that Bonnie purposely missed her boat dawdle. He informs her in a rather cruel manner that she has to go on the next boat. Unprejudiced when everything seems perfect, a unusual pilot, McPherson (a immense role for Richard Bartelmess) and his wife Judy come, (Rita Hayworth, in her career starting film) and two rather astonsihing revalations are made. After, the pilots try again to lead a blissful life, though, as they see, it may be rather difficult.
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ONLY ANGELS HAVE WINGS is perhaps one of the ten best films to this day, although widely ignored. The performances, direction, and spicy dialougue are equivalent to a solid five of today’s so-called best films. Cary Grant is extraordinary, and as always, was ignored by the Acadamey Awards, as was everything about the film.
Even among other films such as Gone With the Wind, The Wizard of Oz, Gunga Din, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, and other outstanding films, Only Angels Have Wings is this viewers favourite. My Secind Favourite Grant Film, and top ten noble film of any kind, Only Angels Have Wings is a noteworthy, dim, hilarious, cynical, and intelligent film.
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