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Title: A Masterpiece For Any Era
Review: A timeless movie which should serve as a primer for all movies about returning war veterans. THE BEST YEARS OF OUR LIVES is so emotionally satisfying with an absorbing story plot(s) and characters that demands repeat viewings. Three veterans of WWII (Frederick March, Dana Andrews, and Harold Russell) come home after the war to face their own personal war of unfamiliarity with loved ones, alcoholism, physical disability, post-war trauma, unemployment, lack of skills,and non-empathy from a post-war society that wants to forget about war and it's servicemen and act as if the war never happened. The cast is top notch including a great support role from songwriter Hoagy Carmicheal and a first class performance from disabled WWII veteran Harold Russell. This is one of great pictures of all time with some great cinematography, script, and production values.
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