Harvey details
| Formats: | U DVD, Blu-ray |
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| Starring: | James Stewart, Josephine Hull, Victoria Horne, Peggy Dow, Cecil Kellaway, Charles Drake, Jesse White, Wallace Ford, Nana Bryant |
| Director: | Henry Koster |
| Genre: | Comedy - Drama |
| Studio: | UCA |
| Name | Discs | |
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Harvey |
U Feature |
DVD Information
| Run time: | 1 hour 47 minutes |
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| Rental release: | 18 Aug 2003 |
| Main languages: | English |
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Simply brilliant
By James Frost from Hereford, England , 23 Mar 2004[Highly rated reviewer]
I wasn't sure what to expect, when I rented Harvey. I'd seen it in a local shop, but hadn't wanted to buy it without seeing it first! I was attracted by the fact that some aspects of it almost seemed to resemble Donnie Darko (which is fantastic).
Well, now I've seen it, I can say that it's nothing at all like Donnie Darko, other than the fact that the main characters have large imaginary (or are they?) friends who are rabbits. Harvey is a charming film from start to finish, with James Stewart doing an outstanding job in the leading role.
Harvey tells the story of Elwood P Dowd who has an invisible friend - Harvey - a 6 ft tall rabbit. When his antics begin to get to his sister, Veta, she decides it's time to have Elwood committed. The consequences of this are funny, moving and though-provoking. Elwood is possibly one of the nicest people you'll ever have the pleasure to meet, and the rest of the characters are brilliantly played.
This film also looks great, considering it was made in 1950 - the picture is crisp and clear and nice to look at.
If you're expecting an intense, disjointed, psychological film like Donnie Darko, Harvey's not it. Harvey's fun, lighthearted, and just... really really nice. Give it a go, I think you'll like it.- Was this review helpful to you?
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(66)A joy to watch.
By Narom (6 reviews) , 17 May 2013I hired this because I remember watching it as a child and loving it. I rented it as a DVD a few months back but the disc was damaged. I finally remembered to re-rent it and noticed the Blu-Ray version. Whilst not a grand digital remaster the movie was crisp and the stereo sound was clear and without crackle. The film its self is a joy. James Stewart is, as always, a joy to watch. His natural style carries much of the film and he is a stand-out better actor than most. As a 38 year-old man this film is from before my time but the gentle comedy is a refreshing break from the norm. Not too everyone's tastes but I thoroughly enjoyed it.- Was this review helpful to you?
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Cultural Education For 9 Year Olds
By Mavis36 (1 review) , 16 Apr 2013This oldie even managed to give our 9 year old daughter some '' cultural education'' away from the modern titles! I also thoroughly enjoyed it... for the third (or was it fourth time)?- Was this review helpful to you?
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have my card
By a customer , 17 Mar 2013one of the best movies ever, and the best movie with or without a rabbit ever. love it and will watch it again and again- Was this review helpful to you?
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Nostalgic memories
By a customer , 19 Dec 2012It is 40 years since I last saw it. Still good if a bit dated but the Blu-ray DVD is technically excellent- Was this review helpful to you?
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Pleasant and amusing, a feel good comedy
By Abby88 (168 reviews) from Bognor Regis , 25 Nov 2012This is a funny old film. A bit dated at times but an entertaining story and Jimmy Stewart is very likable as always.- Was this review helpful to you?
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