Incredible and fantastic film based on a play of the same name by the Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Mary Chase for best theatrical performance in 1945. The character of Elwood P. Down (James Stewart), an affable and loving man who represents that goodness lost in the world and that each person carries within himself and that Elwood expresses it and feels it in abundance with anyone he meets and that surprises and dazzles everyone, like his invisible friend Harvey a giant white rabbit, referred to as a "pooka" over two meters tall, a creature inspired by Celtic folklore, considered bearers of good fortune that could take on the appearance of animals.
But above all it is a film that transmits humanity and goodness through its protagonist who seems to have reached that state of grace in which the evil in the world is no longer seen and the world appears as a wonderful place to live, full of good and kind people, not even when his sister tries to put him in a psychiatric hospital, because he can no longer bear the disdain of people when the charming Elwood tries to introduce them to Harvey, it will change his state, because when one comes to understand the kindness that each one hides inside and tries to connect with her seems to be protected by an invisible spirit, in this case her particular “pooka” Harvey. Perhaps the world would be a better place if we all found our pooka that made us see the generosity, magnanimity and benevolence of humanity.
I really enjoyed the interpretation of Elwood's sister, Veta Louise Simmons (Josphine Hull) and because she won the Oscar for best supporting actress, a role that was already there when it was performed on Broadway, it has been one of the most intelligent and fun interpretations. which I have been able to enjoy, an actress that I had already seen in another funny movie “Arsenic for compassion”.
Full of brilliant dialogue, which can make one reflect on what sanity really is.
Years ago my mother used to tell me, "In this world, Elwood, you have to be... either very smart or very nice." Well, for years I was smart. I recommend being nice
What is bestto be a happy madman or a sane wretch?
Dr. Sanderson – We have to face reality one day or another.
Elwood – I have struggled with reality for 35 years doctor, and… I can happily say that in the end I have defeated it.
