Meet John Doe / Gary Cooper on Film

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Summary: meet john doe's review
Review: this is one of the most wonderful movies i ever seen this is a very original story and mrs,stanwyck plays an excellent roll the best scene is the one when she declares her love and beg to him not to suicide.

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Summary: Good - Not Great
Review: This is the second copy of Meet John Doe I've bought (the first was the package "Gary Cooper On Film" by Laserlight. This is the Hal Roach Studios - Image Entertainment version. Why two? I was hoping I'd find a good transfer. While adequate, this isn't good. I'll have to hope someone like Criterion gets around to bringing it out. As for the movie ... well, it's Capra and Cooper. And Barbara Stanwyck. So it's great!

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Summary: Good - Not Great
Review: This is the second copy of Meet John Doe I've bought (the first was the package "Gary Cooper On Film" by Laserlight. This is the Hal Roach Studios - Image Entertainment version. Why two? I was hoping I'd find a good transfer. While adequate, this isn't good. I'll have to hope someone like Criterion gets around to bringing it out. As for the movie ... well, it's Capra and Cooper. And Barbara Stanwyck. So it's great!

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Summary: We need to hear this message again and again...
Review: This movie tells a story that is fresh today, especially considering the penchant--post 9/11--of our current American culture toward allowing the stifling of the voice of the individual in the name of security. It is a bit dated, by some of the broad acting and, particularly, the naivete' of the ending, where there is a demonstration of human idealism that wouldn't float today. The film is well-acted by Stanwyck, Arnold, Huston and Loman, and Gary Cooper is not bad in the title role. I give "Meet John Doe" a three-star rating because it DOES recognize the fallibility of the average human, and, even with the corny idealization of the common man at points, it's conclusion that only the personal resources within the common man can counter corporate/governmental corruption, is true. What a difficult story to tell inspiringly and realistically. So, at times I was impatient with the preaching and naivete', but the impression that Capra attempted to ground his fable in gritty reality--somewhat--and considering the impassioned acting by Stanwyck and the artful acting of Albert, Brennan and Loman, I'd recommend a look-see.

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Summary: weak
Review: This movie was a weak effort by Capra, who directed it, and the star, Gary Cooper. It's a good story, just poorly directed (Capra can't hit a home run every time). I found the acting very wooden and the movie seemed to just drag on and on. And no extra features on the dvd, at least none to speak of.

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Summary: It's My All Time Favorite
Review: This, in my opinion, is Capra at his best. If you liked (or even loved) 'It's A Wonderful Life', then this will not disappoint you. The end is the best, as in all of Capra's films, depicting the endearing belief in the goodness of the common man. He could not have ended this movie any other way, it was a perfect end to a perfect movie. Gary Cooper is superb in this role, a man pretending to be something he is not, then beginning to believe he is the part he is playing. You can't help but feel the same way. You can't help but loathe the sinister character, and you hope the girl will come to her senses, and get the guy, as well. It is very heartfelt and touches on the golden rule in the most endearing way. This is a must see, for those who need help with and for those who truly do love their neighbor.