Some movies are not about plot, but are more about drama. That is this one. It's about people who are effected by the war. It's not pleasant, and it is heart string stuff.
It is a nice little drama. Spirits of those leaving, and delivering the bad news to their loved ones, that is what it's all about. Homer is continuously delivering bad news to others, and loses his own brother. His mother loses her husband. There is not good news. FDR's speech about a long war is in the early opening, and this war was a long war, though America had only just gotten involved in 1942.
It is a story about going on, yet it has painful moments that are iconic. Set in Ithaca, California it was actually filmed in Virginia. Based on a novel, this film digs into emotions and there is some excellent filmography including a great image of Homer, delieving bad news to a woman about her husband death. As she reads the telegram, Homer's image in the mirror, and her image of grief is an iconic image.
Drama is this films hallmark, and for those who like drama, this one is not the same as the Summer of 42 film made years ago. This one is not about a sexual affair, this one addresses losses in a very personal way. When Will Grogan, elder telegrapher dies, it actually foreshadows in real life this actors death. He actually did die working, just like Grogans character. He would work on 4 more films that last year of his life. Silence is golden in drama, and it is used well here.
It is a nice little drama. Spirits of those leaving, and delivering the bad news to their loved ones, that is what it's all about. Homer is continuously delivering bad news to others, and loses his own brother. His mother loses her husband. There is not good news. FDR's speech about a long war is in the early opening, and this war was a long war, though America had only just gotten involved in 1942.
It is a story about going on, yet it has painful moments that are iconic. Set in Ithaca, California it was actually filmed in Virginia. Based on a novel, this film digs into emotions and there is some excellent filmography including a great image of Homer, delieving bad news to a woman about her husband death. As she reads the telegram, Homer's image in the mirror, and her image of grief is an iconic image.
Drama is this films hallmark, and for those who like drama, this one is not the same as the Summer of 42 film made years ago. This one is not about a sexual affair, this one addresses losses in a very personal way. When Will Grogan, elder telegrapher dies, it actually foreshadows in real life this actors death. He actually did die working, just like Grogans character. He would work on 4 more films that last year of his life. Silence is golden in drama, and it is used well here.