bkoganbing If Katharine Hepburn had never gone on to the stage and screen I think she would have been a whole lot like the Connecticut dowager Mrs. Delafield that she portrays here. And being the independent and outspoken woman she was I can see her shocking her Connecticut town with her choice of a second husband. In her still restricted Connecticut WASP enclave, a Jewish doctor.A doctor played by Harold Gould who saved her life after a stroke and they find each other pleasant company. Now if they can convince their respective kids and there are seven of them between the two marriages all will be well.Remarkably similar are the attitudes of both sets of children. It comes down to religious differences and what will the neighbors think. Gould's children are as prejudiced in their own way as Hepburn's who show that remnant of genteel anti-Semitism where gentleman's agreements still rule in some situations.As this was a vehicle created for Katharine Hepburn how can she be less than perfect in it? She gets great support from Gould and the rest of the cast of whom Denholm Elliott must be singled out. He's a male Gladys Kravitz and has some great moments.And if I were to get married I'd love to have an ecumenical wedding like Hepburn and Gould do.A must for fans of the eternal Kate.

lani4-886-903615 ******A possible Spoiler for the movie The Sixth Sense follows at the end of this review as well as a possible spoiler for this movie******I give this film an 8 out of 10 based on my original TV viewing of this movie. The spoiler on the DVD packaging would probably have it only rate a 5. I had first seen this movie on TV and found it to be a delightful little movie - I've been a Katherine Hepburn fan for decades. It dealt well with the prejudices of different groups in western society and had a lot going for it. It was about a wonderful romance between two senior citizens. However what was for me a delightful surprise when the wedding finally took place was completely spoiled by the photo of Katherine in her sari on the cover of the DVD case! It completely diluted the wonderful surprise of the wedding they created for themselves when neither of their religions would agree to marry them. When I saw it on TV I had no warning or even any idea about what they would do and how they would do it but when my husband and I watched it together a few years later, the photo on the packaging had completely removed all the surprise of the wedding for my husband since he was the one who had purchased the DVD and seen the cover photo. Talk about a spoiler! It was like telling the punch line first and then telling the joke. Or for the movie The Sixth Sense to have on the DVD cover, information that gives away the surprise twist ending of the movie.I'm really angry at them for spoiling the delightful ending of this film. The cover photo was really harmful to what should have been a surprise ending of this film.

herbqedi This made-for-CBS film is a tailor-made TV vehicle for the great Kate. Her chemistry with Harold Gould is warm in a prickly way -- perfect for both leads. Denholm Elliott lends marvelous supporting work -- as per usual -- moving things along nicely. The normally feckless Charles Frank is surprisingly compelling as the lone child more interested in Kate's happiness than improving his own financial situation. The rest of the professional cast, led by Kathryn Walker and David Ogden Stiers, snipe and snicker capably enough but add nothing particularly new to the proceedings. But, the opportunity to see Katherine Hepburn in one of her final leading performances as a spunky octogenarian who still considers herself worthy of love is the main reason to watch this audience-pleaser.

Jo-77 It would be easy to say that this film is just one for those who are fans of Kate Hepburn- and certainly Kate's fans will be in for a treat- but it's a lovely film as a whole, topped off by two beautiful performances in Kate Hepburn and Harold Gould.To be perfectly honest, the script lacks in parts, and the supporting characters are very cliched, with the acting mostly stereotyped. But then, there's Kate. Kate makes the picture worth seeing. Her performance is simply beautiful- she portrays the helplessness of old age with such tenderness, and fills us with joy at her desire to live out her last years to the best of her ability, and to find some joy late in life. She portrays Margaret Delafield, a woman of a certain age, who, after a near- death experience falls in love with the doctor that brings her back to health. Much to the objections of both their families, they decide to marry anyway, because, as Margaret says, "I won't live in sin!" It's witty and lovely and Kate simply lights up the screen. She manages to lose none of the tough on- screen persona that dominated so many of her great roles, but at the same time, she brings a real tenderness to the performance, a tenderness that sometimes was missing from her earlier movies. In one scene she describes to her neighbour a late- night kiss from her doctor, and her eyes light up as she talks of how wonderful it was- it's a really beautiful moment. For a brief minute, we forget we are watching a 79 year old woman- she could be 15, if we were just judging the pure innocent happiness shining through in her eyes.If you're a fan of Kate, then you mustn't miss this. If you don't know much about her, see it anyway- it's just a really lovely performance. And Harold Gould is great, too! But it's all about Kate- it's her film, and she carries it brilliantly.