Mr. Smith Goes to Washington Reviews and Ratings


  • matt150
    June 20, 2006
    matt150
    Absolutely, the best movie ever made! No other movie has ever inspired me like this!
  • lucysun
    June 18, 2006
    lucysun
    Mr. Smith's naivety is purely beautiful, and the perfect foil for corrupt American politics. A sharp, still relevant political commentary that nonetheless makes you feel good about being an American.
  • christobin88
    June 15, 2006
    christobin88
    Classic James Stewart
  • SaraJanz
    June 13, 2006
    SaraJanz
    Jimmy Stewart: the Underdog. This movie always makes me want to be in politics...or Jean Arthur. *wink wink*
  • tbeav
    June 12, 2006
    tbeav
    Good ol' Jimmy Stewart!
  • HeavyFknMetal
    June 12, 2006
    HeavyFknMetal
    A must for everyone, theres no question about that. One of Jimmy Stewarts finest roles.
  • tweetytoon23
    June 7, 2006
    tweetytoon23
    Finally, a movie that actually makes politics seem interesting. And holy crap, Jimmy Stewart's filibuster at the end! Wowza.
  • binky013
    June 6, 2006
    binky013
    Corruption in politics and the filibuster. Gee, how topical. I wonder how many aspiring politicians have seen this movie, told themselves that they wanted to be just like Jeff Smith, then finally made it to the hallowed halls of congress only to find that they could not be the ...( read more)next Jeff Smith. Still, everyone who would become a politican should see this movie and take it to heart.

    To give Capra his due--once again--this really is a wonderful film. Everyone who recalls this undoubtedly thinks of Jimmy Stewart. He is great. But it's the way these actors work together that makes this one, replete with admittedly gooey, even schlokey, moments, a great success.

    Jean Arthur, Claude Rains, Edward Arnold, and Thomas Mitchell all do excellent jobs in their greater and lesser roles. And I believe that's mostly due to a master director, Frank Capra.
  • TheEssentials
    June 5, 2006
    TheEssentials
    A rousing classic film about politics and the media. Capra knew how to inspire! Stewart knew how to portray the every-man.
  • gretcheepoo
    June 3, 2006
    gretcheepoo
    The best scene in the movie is when the Senator sends out the goons to take out the Boy Scouts... PRICELESS!!!
  • thailurr
    June 2, 2006
    thailurr
    my citienship teacher showed us this movie when i was in 9th grade....i'm very thankful...it's a true classic
  • shconer
    May 31, 2006
    shconer
    A highly idealiized view of the American political system.
  • joysings
    May 31, 2006
    joysings
    The famous fillibuster film. And hey, it's Jean Arthur and Jimmy Stewart.
  • rcbndr
    May 11, 2006
    rcbndr
    Old movies are so good.
  • smith44
    April 23, 2006
    smith44
    A more Patrotic film you will not find. One of Capra's best ever. A gripping, exhilarating drama. Attacks the corrupt powerful political machine of Washington politics full on. The end secene is riveting, stirring and triumphant.
  • BrodyBabe82
    April 15, 2006
    BrodyBabe82
    It's good. Very Capra-corn. But it has a weak resolution and just isn't as good as his other works.
  • shenaniganadamn
    March 25, 2006
    shenaniganadamn
    James Stewart takes on his roles with superb acting. Frank Capra is a wonderful director.
  • kristylynn15
    March 18, 2006
    kristylynn15
    wow! so inspirational!!
  • Tim8806
    March 16, 2006
    Tim8806
    Damn government class lol

Summary

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington Summary