Movie #421 "Tom Jones" is the last movie on the list of best pics that I hadn't seen, and I can't say I enjoyed this one either. I'm not sure why except that the "outrageous comedy" they mention below, I didn't see at all. I might have chuckled a little. I guess I don't like movies that have womanizers as main characters. And I have to admit, I didn't quite see the end --- fell asleep. And really didn't ever want to go back to see the end. I can't believe this was the best of 1963, but then again, I guess we need movies like these to make us thankful for a year that brings us "Black Swan," "Social Network," "Toy Story 3" and "The King's Speech." But I am glad I saw this movie because I can now say that I have seen all the best pictures from 1927 to 2010. And I'm ready for another year of good films, but I can't say it has started out well.
3 stars
Tom Jones
(1963) UR
Based on Henry Fielding's novel, this four-time Oscar winner (including Best Picture) also scores points for outrageous comedy. Orphaned as an infant and adopted by Squire Allworthy (George Devine), the devilishly handsome, womanizer Tom (Albert Finney) truly loves only one: Sophie. His adventurous attempts to woo her lead him to London, where a duel with a jealous husband lands Tom in prison, and only the secret of his birth can save his life.
Genre: Classic Comedies, United Kingdom, Romance Classics
This movie is: Steamy, Romantic, Witty
Format: Streaming (DVD availability date unknown)
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