Directed by:
William WylerComposer:
Georges AuricCast:
Gregory Peck, Audrey Hepburn, Eddie Albert, Hartley Power, Harcourt Williams, Margaret Rawlings, Tullio Carminati, Paolo Carlini, Claudio Ermelli (more)VOD (2)
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This classic romantic comedy introduced Audrey Hepburn to audiences as a modern-day princess. Stifled by her royal entourage on a trip to Rome, Hepburn's Princess Ann escapes to explore the Italian city on her own. While incognito, she falls in love with an American newspaperman, Joe Bradley (Gregory Peck). When Bradley learns of Ann's true identity, he finds himself torn between following his nose for news - and turning her into a big story - or the growing affections of his heart. A hit in 1953, ROMAN HOLIDAY won Hepburn an Academy Award for Best Actress, and was also notable for its Oscar-winning story by then-blacklisted Dalton Trumbo (credited as Ian McLellan Hunter). (official distributor synopsis)
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Audrey was sweet as always, plus she and Gregory lit up the screen. The beginning was funny, as time went on the joke faded and you could slowly feel what was coming. And then a bittersweet ending comes, what else? Say goodbye and face your responsibilities. A black and white romantic comedy that I can easily recommend to everyone. It's not stupid like the ones that are currently being made in Hollywood. A better 4 stars.
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A well-made romantic comedy from a time when gallons of pathos didn't have to compensate for the writers' incompetence because it wasn't necessary. America's obsession with the fact that the cheeky island has what America lacks is manifested by the constant making of films about various princesses and other noblemen, but when it comes to Roman Holiday, I don’t mind in the least. I guess it's because it's a real film with real actors and real performances, whereas most other similar American films are trash.
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I was really looking forward to Roman Holiday, but it doesn't compare to what I actually got! I could say without hesitation that this is the best romantic film of all time, and that would still be an understatement. A gorgeous Audrey Hepburn (does she also reminds you of Natalie Portman?), a handsome Gregory Peck and magical Rome full of beautiful ancient monuments. An unforgettable combination that runs like clockwork. 100%
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I really don't understand what is the charm of this piece. To me, it seems to be on par with Laurel and Hardy's grotesques and in many moments I was terribly bored. And the information that this film is among the top 200 and straight to 65th place honestly took my breath away. Nothing against legends Peck and Hepburn, but this overdressed thing didn't appeal to me at all. However, it served as a guide on which places to visit in Rome.
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Audrey is magical in this sweet film, but Peck is stiff, though charismatic. Or maybe you noticed the look of being in love on his face? Still, that doesn’t detract from the chemistry between them. Roman Holiday offers a playfully imaginative screenplay, the foolishness of Italian culture, humor and adventure, and mainly a nice idea derived from the premise on which the romantic plot is based.
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