Father Goose

Cary Grant's penultimate film, where even at 60 he shows us how great an actor he is. True, it's not just about him, but he's so casual, so good, so natural, and so damn funny that it's ultimately a film about him. Leslie Caron is more of an annoying woman next to him, but he gives it just the right amount of charm and fun. (12.02.2018)

As a person interested in the Second World War (especially the Pacific), I critically scrutinize the technology, weapons, and uniforms used in films, so I couldn't possibly like this one. But I tried to ignore the amateur pedant-historian in me because I was in a good mood and knew it would be a comedy. I quite enjoyed the delightful British sneakiness of Big Bad Wolf and the genuine despair of the heavily pursued Mother Goose. Cary Grant played the exact same character as always (which definitely didn't bother me). Leslie Caron was also a suitable choice, and I somehow put up with those children. The overall impression would have been even better if the writing didn't leave a little to be desired. Even so, I had a great time and didn't feel like going below four stars. / Lesson learned: Don't go to a deserted island without a crate of whiskey and a beautiful French woman. (30.03.2023)