Lightdeossk Captivating movie !

Neive Bellamy Excellent and certainly provocative... If nothing else, the film is a real conversation starter.

Mandeep Tyson The acting in this movie is really good.

Raymond Sierra The film may be flawed, but its message is not.

MartinHafer This is a very enjoyable though predictable film--exactly the sort of classic Hollywood film I like and they just don't make any more. The first portion of the film shows leading man Robert Montgomery to be a real jerk. Not only is he a mobster, but he's also completely selfish and a real cad. Eventually, though, his larcenous ways nearly get him killed and he is forced to escape to the countryside to avoid the law and heal following being shot by police in his escape.Montgomery is discovered by a nice and unsuspecting family who have no idea he's a crook. They sweetly agree to let him stay there and they treat him like a member of the family. While the dad is a pretty forgettable but nice character, long-time character actress Elizabeth Patterson does an amazingly effective job as the mother and Mickey Rooney is cute as a nice little boy who is all boy! The sister was played by a young Maureen O'Sullivan who is simply radiant. It isn't surprising that Montgomery soon falls for O'Sullivan, but her inherent decency and sweetness result in a change in the crook. Over time, he realizes for the first time that he truly cares about her--as well as the entire family. Is this predictable? Sure,...but it's handled so well and the film is so engaging that you probably won't mind--I know I sure didn't! Overall, the film gets very high marks for acting (with a great ensemble cast), a well-written script (especially the dialog) and is just plain entertaining. See this one--you probably won't be sorry.

bhf1940 I can't help it... I'm a sap for this film. Since seeing it last month, I have spoken to anyone and everyone about the charms and witty manner of this little delight on 9 reels. With Robert Montgomery and Maureen O'Sullivan, how can you go wrong? What can I say about this film that others here have not already said? Obviously, Montgomery is ultimately one of the most beautiful stars to ever grace any screen, silver or modern. His smile is contagious - Just adorable with a touch of deviance thrown in for good measure, and his accent makes every line funny.We begin with see him in his racketeer life style, he's mean and chases just about anything with a dress. Once circumstances force him to spend the morning in a little farm in the country, you could imagine "Lucky's" dismay. He wants out - and quick. That is until he catches sight of the gorgeous Pauline (casted flawlessly with Maureen O'Sullivan), all bets are off. Together, they share chemistry that is sure to satisfy anyone looking for a good love story.For Montgomery fans (like me), the scenes where Bob is opposite the farm animals are just priceless. It's hilarious to see him interact with them, often speaking to them like the gangsters and "clients" he once hassled back in the big city. The scenes with chickens are some of the most humorous, like when he goes to check the chicken coop for eggs... "Hording, ay?" he says, lifting one of the hens up. "You did good, you know that, don't you?" Before that, he feeds the chickens in one of his first attempts at mimicking farm life. When he bends down to feed them, one takes a good chomp at his finger. While Pauline is not looking, "Lucky" nearly settles the matter 'gangster' style. There's also an adorable scene with Pauline teaching "Lucky" to milk a cow. He's never quite "on the level" with his knowledge (or lack there of) of farm procedure. When Pauline hands him the pail for milking, he responds, "Well, I'm used to a bottle but this will do." The whole film we watch Robert Montgomery's character chase and chase Pauline, something always getting in the way of them being alone together. Finally, the rest of the family take a trip while nearly being pushed out the door by "Lucky." He hurries through the chores in anticipation of a picnic all alone with Pauline. When rain once again spoils "Lucky's" plans, they have to take shelter in a neighbor's cabin near the farm. Truly one of the most romantic scenes I've seen on film, they both sit together in front of the fire wrapped in blankets. Alone together at last, "Lucky" has been too caught up in the chase to realize he has fallen in love.What a wonderful movie! Both these stars and the supporting cast are pure magic on screen... I can be safe in saying they don't make them like this anymore. Everything about it is heart warming and make sure when you see it, it is on some medium you can replay: For sure it will take multiple viewings to get it out of your system.

mongo46538 Yeah Yeah Yeah, I read about the Cliché's, but thats why I watch movies like these. I want a predictable ending, I want cliché's. I don't want to be emotionally challenged, I want to be entertained. A forgotten concept in todays movies. Occasionally weak acting and improvisation that lends a sense of realism. I like the mix between actual barnyard scenes and studio shots, probably technologically difficult in those times. Overall a very satisfying movie, and you gotta love Mickey Rooney as an ornery boy. I would have liked to see a sequel where the main character gets out of Jail and goes back. Marries the Girl, fixes the milk problem for Pa, and raises a passel of little piglets.

pmetzner I've become a big fan of Robert Montgomery since subscribing to TCM and hit the jackpot when he was Jan. star of the month. This is my favorite movie - the thirties had certain boiler plate plots (like every other decade) with the couple caught in the rain, the man realizes he loves her and doesn't take advantage, etc. but he was at his most charming in this movie and Maureen O'Sullivan is my favorite of his co stars. Even with the thirties hair styles and clothes she is a real beauty who would still be considered beautiful today, unlike some of the ladies of that time. I'll take the predictable romance with boy getting girl over so many current movies that are all digital effects, the couples are in bed by the second scene and there is nothing left to the imagination. I'm a little too young to have seen him in his prime and the few movies he made after the war didn't make him a romantic hero to me. But now I'm older and have more taste.