Alright, let’s talk about this “Harvey” movie, you know, the one with the big rabbit that nobody can see but this one fella. I ain’t no fancy movie critic, mind you, just a regular person telling you what I think.
So, this fella, Elwood, right? He’s always going on and on about his best pal, Harvey. And Harvey, well, he’s a big ol’ rabbit, but not the kind you find hopping around in the garden. Nope, this rabbit’s invisible, or so most folks say. Now, Elwood, he’s a real nice fella, friendly as can be, but everyone thinks he’s lost his marbles cause he’s talkin’ to thin air all the time. They think he’s crazy, you know, like a loon.
The movie, it’s kinda funny, in a weird sort of way. It ain’t like those laugh-out-loud comedies they make nowadays. It’s more… gentle, I guess you could say. Makes you chuckle a bit, and sometimes it makes you think, too. About what’s normal and what ain’t, you know? Like, who’s to say what’s real and what ain’t? Maybe Harvey’s there, maybe he ain’t. But Elwood believes he is, and that’s what matters, I reckon. It’s all about believing, ain’t it? Like believing in the good Lord, or believing in a good harvest. Same kinda thing, if you ask me.
- The actors, they’re pretty good. This fella, James Stewart, he plays Elwood. I seen him in some other pictures, like that “It’s a Wonderful Life” one. Always plays a good fella, he does. Kind and gentle, just like Elwood.
- And the rest of the folks, they’re alright too. Some of ’em are trying to get Elwood locked up, thinkin’ he’s dangerous. But he ain’t dangerous, not one bit. He’s just… different. And being different ain’t always a bad thing, now is it?
The story, it’s simple enough. Elwood and Harvey, they go around town, makin’ friends and just generally bein’ pleasant. But then folks start tryin’ to fix Elwood, make him “normal” again. They want to give him some medicine, put him in a hospital, all that jazz. But Elwood, he don’t want to be fixed. He likes himself just fine, and he likes Harvey too.
And that’s kinda the whole point of the movie, I think. It’s about accepting people for who they are, even if they’re a little bit… unusual. It’s about being kind and friendly, even when other folks ain’t. And it’s about the importance of friendship, whether that friend is a person, a dog, or even a giant invisible rabbit. Friendship is important, no matter who or what your friend is. That’s what I always say.
Now, I ain’t gonna lie, some parts of the movie are a bit slow. And sometimes you gotta think a bit to understand what’s goin’ on. But overall, it’s a good movie. A nice movie. A movie that makes you feel good inside. It ain’t got no shootin’ or fightin’ or any of that nonsense. It’s just a simple story about a fella and his rabbit, and that’s all it needs to be. Sometimes simple is best, you know?
They say this movie was made a long time ago, but it still holds up pretty good. Shows you that some things never go out of style, like kindness and friendship. And maybe, just maybe, it makes you think a little bit about what’s really important in life. It ain’t about money or fancy things, that’s for sure. It’s about the people you care about, and the things that make you happy, even if those things are a little bit… different.
So, if you’re lookin’ for a movie that’s funny, heartwarming, and a little bit thought-provoking, then you could do worse than “Harvey”. It ain’t gonna change your life or nothin’, but it might just make you smile a little, and that’s worth somethin’ these days, ain’t it? A smile can go a long way, it surely can. It’s a good picture, plain and simple, and I reckon most folks would enjoy it, especially if they like them old-timey movies. Just don’t expect no explosions or car chases. This here movie is about somethin’ a whole lot more important than that.
Tags: [Harvey, Movie Review, James Stewart, Classic Film, Comedy, Friendship, Invisible Rabbit, Elwood P. Dowd, 1950s Movies, Acceptance]
