Do need to see more of George Arliss, but what has been of him has been very entertaining and has made me interested in seeing more. It was also interesting to see one of cinema's most legendary actresses Bette Davis in a very early role very young pre-stardom. The story sounded like a real charmer and it definitely would have been very frustrating to me if it didn't work, being somebody who hates waste of potential and talent.
'The Working Man' is a long way from being a waste of potential and talent. Actually found it to be a complete and utter delight and so close to being completely bang on the money. To me, it did not matter at all that the story was silly because it was so full of energy and charm, never dulling for a second, that it didn't distract me at all. Sometimes silly stories can be a problem, but it is very much dependent on how silly it gets/is and how everything else is executed. 'The Working Man' doesn't get excessive in it, nowhere near, and there was so little to fault.
In fact, for me its only flaw was the rushed and abrupt ending. Otherwise the film was great.
Although not one of those big in spectacle films, not that kind of film, 'The Working Man' has some nice production values all round. Not over-elaborate or overblown, nor too static or cheap, instead just right for the type of film it was. The script sparkles effortlessly in sharp wit and charm, while creating endearing characters worth caring for. It doesn't get too crowded or too complex, while always treating the viewer with respect and not taking the enjoyment away from them.
Story-wise, the silliness didn't bother me for reasons already stated. Plus it is so good-natured, so warm-hearted and so energetic that it made me feel good and relaxed. Armliss is a complete and utter joy from start to finish, and has irresistible chemistry with bubbly and quite enchanting Davis.
Concluding, a delight. 9/10
'The Working Man' is a long way from being a waste of potential and talent. Actually found it to be a complete and utter delight and so close to being completely bang on the money. To me, it did not matter at all that the story was silly because it was so full of energy and charm, never dulling for a second, that it didn't distract me at all. Sometimes silly stories can be a problem, but it is very much dependent on how silly it gets/is and how everything else is executed. 'The Working Man' doesn't get excessive in it, nowhere near, and there was so little to fault.
In fact, for me its only flaw was the rushed and abrupt ending. Otherwise the film was great.
Although not one of those big in spectacle films, not that kind of film, 'The Working Man' has some nice production values all round. Not over-elaborate or overblown, nor too static or cheap, instead just right for the type of film it was. The script sparkles effortlessly in sharp wit and charm, while creating endearing characters worth caring for. It doesn't get too crowded or too complex, while always treating the viewer with respect and not taking the enjoyment away from them.
Story-wise, the silliness didn't bother me for reasons already stated. Plus it is so good-natured, so warm-hearted and so energetic that it made me feel good and relaxed. Armliss is a complete and utter joy from start to finish, and has irresistible chemistry with bubbly and quite enchanting Davis.
Concluding, a delight. 9/10