Harvey (DVD) > Reviews

Advantages: Some good fun bits, good acting
Disadvantages: Black and white

...Harvey. The problem is that Harvey is a 6 foot 3 inch white rabbit which only he can see! After the death of his mother his sister Veta and her daughter come to live with him. They cannot take much more of his madness with Harvey as so they make the decision to have him committed. When Veta takes Elwood to the sanatorium they make a terrible mistake and Veta ends up getting locked up and Elwood is sent home! After a few minutes the doctors finally ... Read review

Advantages: Pleasant fantasy. James Stewart.
Disadvantages: Black and white quality

...problem is that his friend Harvey is an invisible 6’3 ¾” rabbit. The film, Harvey, was made in 1950 not long after the end of the Second World War. It is an enjoyable bit of fantasy and make-believe. With all the potential horrors of real-life, the film is a delight of escapism. As Elwood himself puts it, "I wrestled with reality for thirty-five years, and I'm happy to say I won out over it.” The opening scene establishes Elwood’s carefree approach ... Read review

Advantages: Very very witty, a perceptive comment on human nature.
Disadvantages: None, unless you mind black and white

...his interaction with the invisible Harvey and the local postman we learn of his eccentric character. The next scene fills out our knowledge of Elwood's character through conversation between Elwood's sister (Veta) and niece (Myrtle). This is absolutely brilliantly done, as the dialogue is completely natural. You're never left with the feeling that the dialogue is there only as 'this is the story so far'. The three major characters - Elwood, Veta ... Read review