Close, but no cigar.

Timeless. Classic. Romantic. Lovely.

*sigh*

Cary Grant is absolutely outrageous in this movie! Sooo funny! A classic that everybody should see!

This movie is SO good! It's hard for me to even describe it. Well let's see; the acting and performances from Bogey and Hepburn are outstanding, the plot is very well thought out and satisfying, there's action, and there's just enough romance to entertain those who wouldn't normally watch a film like this. And it kept me entertained the entire time! Really one of the most different characters from the usual Bogey, and Katharine and him make an unlikely pair from what we're used to- but it works so well! Excellent movie!

We all know that this is one of the great classics of all time, and that it made James Dean an icon! Really good movie- but I was very shocked about the ending. =o

Really enjoyed this one!

What is up with the ending, man?! I can't believe that is how the movie ends. Oh well. It was a good movie.

Ohhhhh, SNAP!
I LOVED Ingrid Bergman and Goldie Hawn's performances in this movie! Goldie was hilarious, and Ingrid was darling and brilliant. The plot was so wonderfully juicy- you just couldn't wait until it would all blow up in Julian's face. And the ending worked itself out beautifully, pairing just the right people together. Real good movie!

As many others have said, you either love this movie or you hate it. It doesn't have a "strong" plot, but there IS a clear storyline that gives the movie a general direction.

Personally, I loved it. It took me a while to realize it, though. When I did, I was surprised. But I realized it was such a delight to watch Arlo Guthrie in this film. There's just something special about him, that makes him so engaging to watch; whether he is saying a whole lot, or not much at all. The "garbage" scene and the scene where he goes through the drafting process (and ultimately avoids it- thank goodness) is just priceless! It almost makes the movie. But the rest of it was very enjoyable as well.

I left this film feeling strangely happy. That was last night, and I still feel happy today. :)

"Once In A Blue Moon" is the epitome of childhood imagination and adventure! Yet the themes of growing up and discovering ones' self in a time of change for Canada, within a unique and sometimes strained family dynamic, are folded in amoungst the storyline to create a touching and thoughtful film beyond the simple fun of this imaginative story. Wonderfully shot with warm colors and creative camera work and editing; and fantastically cast with beautiful individuals who make each of the characters so special! Great.

In my opinion, this is a film that us girls are more likely to enjoy. Guys- take caution; Peter Sellers has less screen time in this film than that of two teenage girls. And if the prospect of watching these girls follow Peter Seller's character around NYC in complete giddyness out of their crush on him doesn't interest you, then I suggest you skip this film. However, the friendship between the girls is charming and endearing, and there are lots of funny moments in this film- so I recommend it to all. For us girls, the theme of this film is something we can all identify with and laugh along with- so it was a very enjoyable movie for me.

I love the stop-motion animation. Its very fun and creative, and has wonderful songs in it. GREAT to watch on Halloween OR Christmas- or ANY time of the year. Its... awesome.

I LOVE this movie.

This was a really enjoyable movie, it felt so easy to watch it- kept me entertained the whole time with enthralling performances- especially from James Dean (well of course, haha). Definitely one I would recommend to people to check out.

This has to be my favourite Disney/Pixar film to date. I mean, Toy Story was good... but this movie, pretty much rocks.

This is a wonderful, modernized version of the classic 'Romeo and Juliet'.

A good movie with genuine and excellent performances from all of the cast. Very heartwarming, and the scene at the birthday party singing James Taylor's "Fire and Rain" is definitely a very special movie moment that I will remember.

Very outstanding performances.

After seeing this movie for a second time, I have come to enjoy it even more- and it has now earned five stars. I think this is a fun, light-hearted movie, that you can watch time and time again and it will always be just as good. :)

Haha, WOW. This was quite an interesting film! But I liked it. It was very smart and enticing. There was something special about it- which made me really enjoy it.

There are a lot of mixed reviews about this film, and a lot of them have to do with the running time. I have to start my review off by saying: if you don't have an attention span, don't watch this movie. Despite the risk of being completely biased when I make the upcoming generalization, I would still like to say- I don't really think that this generation understands movies like this. It's as if we expect to be fully entertained, and drawn in, from start to finish- but the truth is- there is nothing wrong with the beginning of this film. It's something called- "plot development," and is something, I feel, that newer films don't usually take as much time to do- because these days, it appears to be more preferable to introduce the characters and background information quickly, and continue on with the story. However, if anyone has ever seen Gone with the Wind, or even many other older films from the "classic" cinema era, this type of introduction may be familiar to them. For some, this type of plot development can be an entertaining introduction to background info, and a way to introduce all of the characters. Just take a look at the beginning of Gone with the Wind; it's fairly lengthy, and not much goes on. The characters are introduced, and background information about the relationships between characters is revealed, as well as a small tip towards a bigger part of the plot- the war. For others, however, this style of plot development can be a boring and lengthy process that seems long drawn on. I think that viewers should take this into consideration before watching this movie, because it is definitely different than what we are used to in films.

The second thing I would like to say is that a lot of viewers seemed to express that they felt like this film was almost two different storylines, stuck together. I think that this is most likely because the first part of the film is an entirely different tone than the second half- which is filled with drama, action, and a darker tone. This is also another way that Australia is similar to Gone with the Wind- as the second half of Gone with the Wind is also very dramatic and action packed.

Finally, I would like to address the comments that some parts were "over-acted." This film is set in the time frame of World War II. In my opinion, because of this, the film was directed in a way that reflected the times. If anyone ever felt that Nicole Kidman went a little overboard with her acting, I would- again- suggest referencing, or watching, a classic film; that's just the way it was back then. People actually did show more emotion, and did express their selves more whole heartedly. The world wasn't desensitized to violence, or other such things which made people upset, and I think this is another thing that people should take into consideration before watching this movie.

Now, you're probably wondering why I decided to write a huge essay review for this movie- and I bet you'd really like me to get on with my point. Well, this is the longest review I've ever written, and it's because I really feel like this film deserves a lot more than it has been getting from reviews. Granted, everyone is allowed to have their own opinion, but I think people should give this film a chance. Now for my opinion...

I thought this film was stunning. The cinematography, colors, and attention to detail and textures really caught my eye. Everything about the setting, scenery, and costumes was lush and detailed! I've never really noticed so many things about a film before, and I think it just goes to show that there really was a lot of effort put into creating a unique and captivating picture to look at. Secondly, I believe the plot was very well developed. While some people feel that the characters were developed too quickly, being fully revealed within the first half of the film- and that the story seemed chopped into two parts- I felt that the plot ran smoothly throughout the entire picture and found all of the characters to be endearing right to the end. I especially applaud the young aboriginal boy (Brandon Walters), who did an outstanding performance! I LOVED the film narration, which was done by him! It's one thing that made this movie feel particularly special to me. Hugh Jackman was another standout for me, and NO- not because he's a "stud" (ha-ha)- because I really feel he played his character well; it felt as if Hugh Jackman WAS, and always has been, this person- a feeling which I don't often get when watching other movies. The aboriginal grandfather ("King George") was also a very interesting character to me, and I loved how they incorporated a bit of aboriginal culture and beliefs into this film- it was beautiful. Lastly, I am a sentimental person- so what others may have found cheesy- I found very heartfelt, emotionally gripping, and moving.

There was only one thing that disappointed me in this film, and it was the use of "green screen" or "CGI." I'm not sure which one in particular was used, maybe both, but I believe they overused this technology in some parts and I felt that it was distracting and unnecessary at times, especially when it was used to create, for example, the backgrounds for some scenes. They were shooting on location! There was no reason for that.

My review is long enough, now, so I will finally sum it up. I believe this was a beautiful and unique picture. It was exciting, entertaining, and endearing- and a film which I feel has a lot of quality work put into it. I really enjoyed it, and I definitely recommend it!