In these cases, the comedy can enhance the impact of the drama and vice versa.
To Jojo, Adolf Hitler is merely a childhood hero, like a professional athlete or Superman.
Shirley MacLaine delivers an outstanding performance inThe Apartment,carrying the story throughout its tonal shifts.
She’s easy to root for, and this deepens the impact of the drama.
Their eccentricities are exactly what make them so oddly relatable, however.
No family is truly normal, butThe Royal Tenenbaumshighlights the oddballs and strange relationships to create a meaningful portrait.
The film’s emotional payoff proves that it’s also the ultimate tearjerker.
Williams is at his comedic best inMrs.
Doubtfire,making the most of a proudly absurd premise.
Not a scene goes by without an unexpected piece of improvisation or some wonderful farce, butMrs.
Doubtfirepacks a punch when it matters, reinforcing its themes of family.
Many movies save their most heartbreaking moments for last, so that their endings linger in the mind.
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Hepburn and Peck are so alluring that their every conversation crackles with wit and warmth.
Hepburn and Peck are so alluring that their every conversation crackles with wit and warmth.
