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Spencer Tracy, Katharine Hepburn, Judy Holliday, Tom Ewell, David Wayne
There are two great husband-wife teams (one on-screen, the other off) involved in this classic 1949 comedy. Not only do Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy throw comedic sparks as a married team of la...( read more
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Energetic and surprisingly free of period romance tropes, Adam's Rib has aged beautifully. It's not the most memorable movie in the world, but it's certainly worth watching.
The fact that Hepburn and Tracey are in a film is reason enough to watch it, but this is a particularly good example. A courtroom comedy based on gender politics, the main drawback is obviously in it's age. Sexual politics have clearly progressed somewhat since this was made to t...( read more)
more twists and laughs than you can shake a gun at. male vs. female in a circus/court of law. anything with katharine hepburn in is bound to be good and this was no exception. the edible gun was a classic movie moment! every time i watch something with the hepburn machine in i ge...( read more)
What is good for the goose is good for the gander.
In the atmosphere of post-World War 2, the social structure was slowly changing in the US regarding male dominance in the workplace and at home. This battle-of-the-sexes comedy film has been an inspiration for countless other ...( read more)
A hilarious and clever courtroom drama with a husband and wife defending opposing sides.
The chemistry between Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy is absolutely remarkable and their pairings are among the best ever on the screen. And Adam's Rib is one of their best. The supporting cast is stellar. Jean Hagen and Judy Holliday are incredibly good. Extremely well writt...( read more)
A fun and silly piece of feminism from quite a while ago. Nothing outstanding but still entertaining, particularly as a slice of a different era.
Funny, funny, funny. Fast and furious. Well worth watching all these years later. HIGHLY recommend.
