Before viewing "His Girl Friday" (1940) I was unaware that it was known for its "rabid-fire dialogue" between Grant and Russell but that is what I ended up noticing and enjoying the most. The story is not exactly and ingenious one, so it is really the charisma and obvious chemistry between the two leads that makes it run smoothly, and what made it a worthwhile viewing. My only true qualm with the movie, besides its rather dull story line was that Grant's character remains pretty one-dimensional. Right to the end he remains the hard yet charming "newspaperman" dedicated to a story over everything else. While the Russell's character does a 180 from a strong female lead, to one ready to fall into the arms of her obnoxious ex-husband; who in all honesty has done nothing to actually earn her affections.
Review of His Girl Friday
His Girl Friday
(1940)
Chemistry is enjoyable, while actual story lags
21 February 2011
Warning: Spoilers