Roman Holiday

DVD, Roman Holiday (1953) film

One of those famous films, which you think you've seen even if you haven't. I always remembered the scene with the hand in the statue's mouth, but I never knew what film it was from, until reading Gregory Peck's autobiography a while ago, and it was good to see it now. Irving is my favourite character, the way he gets pushed around is very funny, and his generosity in giving the photos to the princess.

The ending was sad, but as it should be, and I couldn't see how it could end any other way. The best bit for me is probably the punch up - always a good way to liven up a film. For me it isn't a classic, I've seen too many films to fall head over heels for an old film, where, let's face it, it's ideas have long been plundered and used many times again, but it still has charm and that cast, and deserves to be seen.

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