Random Harvest

The novels of James Hilton were very popular in America as well as in the United Kingdom. Mr. Hilton created British heroes that resonated with the American public and cerebral actors like Robert Donat and Ronald Colman seem born to... Full review

For those who like melodramas, this is one of the better ones. I don't particularly care for them, but this one kept my interest for the whole 127 minutes, so it must be good.The film reminded me of "Tomorrow Is... Full review

This film touches you on every level possible. The roles are cast to perfection, and even though it has differences to the book, it manages to capture the magic completely. I only have to hear a squeaky gate and the... Full review

I've seen Random Harvest a number of times, but recently I watched it twice as part of TCM's Essentials series hosted by Sidney Pollack. This time I was inspired to read the James Hilton novel, Random Harvest, which I recommend... Full review

Thank heaven Sydney Pollack did not have amnesia when choosing this year's Essentials for TCM. I had long heard of "Random Harvest," primarily from relatives who saw it on first release, but never had the chance to see it for... Full review

James Hilton's contribution to the movies was enormous. His novels have ended up as films that made great impact, as is the case with this film. Mervyn LeRoy must be given credit for bringing it to the screen in a... Full review

Along with NOW, VOYAGER and CASABLANCA, RANDOM HARVEST is one of the three most emotionally satisfying movies to ever come out of Hollywood's classic period, and a great example of the best that MGM had to offer in the '40s.... Full review

Due to being overjoyed in January 2005 at being finally able to own a copy of this masterpiece on DVD, I am re-editing my previous comments dating from 2001 slightly. Since that time, I have noticed a marked increase in... Full review

One of the most irretrievably romantic films ever made, Random Harvest is an absolute must for romantics of all ages. I'd agree that Ronald Colman is a bit too old for the early parts of the story, but that didn't... Full review

A wonderful movie, well realized from James Hilton's novel. The movie departs from the novel in one critical element, but it couldn't have been made any other way. In the novel, the main plot point isn't revealed until the last... Full review

Random Harvest" is a consummate tearjerker.....not for Best Supporting Actress, Susan Peters;....Colman grows gracefully into his real age..... ... Full Review

Greer Garson had a very good year in 1942. Random Harvest" (and don't even ask me what the title is supposed to mean) is a long (126 minutes), old-fashioned love story that sustains interest even in today's cynical age. ... Full Review

Random Harvest" is a remarkable story of love and devotion, patience and endurance, an original and fascinating motion picture.....There are a few instances of jittery lines, mostly in plaid clothing....The extras conclude with a generous thirty scene selections;....I'd say this is as good a mono soundtrack as one could reasonably expect from a sixty-plus year old film..... ... Full Review

That Colman and Garson fall in love and marry should surprise no one; what is surprising, at least to Colman, is that he discovers that he has a talent for writing. Psychiatrist Philip Dorn helps Garson, advising her that to reveal her identity may prove a fatal shock for her husband. ... Full Review

Like many Hollywood romances, Random Harvest is not great but not bad either, and more emotionally involving than the contrived premise would seem to justify. ... Full Article

Paula Smith (Greer Garson) is the secretary of industrialist Charles Rainier (Ronald Colman). She's also his wife, which Charles does not know. Shell-shocked during World War I, he doesn't recall his days as her husband, John Smith. ... Full Article