Mr. Smith Goes To Washington (DVD, 2000, Multiple Languages)

I purchased this DVD for my son's 35th birthday. His wife said he was wondering if this movie had ever come out in DVD format. I know that on eBay, you can find almost anything your heart desires. When I gave it to him he was excited that I was able to find it. He loves the movie and was happy with the quality of the DVD.

I actually bought this for my civics class and it was an instant hit. A must see for students who are learning about our government and what a "fillabuster" is.

This video is one of the greatest movies of all time. It shows heart and true feelings one man has for the national goverment. I feel that this is something that should happen in our senate today. Jimmy Stewart you are amazing!

One of the great movies produced in 1939, "Mr Smith" teaches us the goodness one can posses and that truth and honesty vanquish evil. A typical Capra film James Stewart does a superb job playing goodwilled Smith, a man that represents the wholesome American image tossed into the Senate chamber where he realizes the awful truth about the media and the governments deceitful selfish intentions. Truly a classic and one of the greatest films ever made. Highly recommend it!!!

This movie sends a very strong message to the American people, as not all politician are corrupt or on the take. It shows the true way how a democracy system should work here in the US. The political statements shown in this movie were attack when the film was released, as people thought of it as anti-American and pro-Communist for its portrayal of corruption in the American government. In my opinion this film shows the faults and positives of our political system. A film like this really can give the viewer of what the true democracy system feels like and shows it only takes the courage of one man to stand up against corruption. Mr. Smith is that man who is not a career politician, just a common man that bleeds red, white and blue. He has an idea that would benefit sociality as it will help kids stay out of trouble and become men. When he finds out about the graft scheme he stands tall and challenges the big political machine Taylor, with out fear like the other members of the hall. This shows the courage of a man standing by his self against the same members of his party. Mr. Smith stands his ground and keeps to his word to ensure that a "government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth"

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I first saw this movie an an American Government class. The teacher described it as a very good depiction of the way that the congressional process works, so I didn't think that I would like it. It was a complete surprise when the movie turned out to be more of a drama than the dull government propaganda that we see so often. It depicted very clearly political corruption in its finest with a shadowing of government process and the effects that they both have on each other. All of this sat on the solid and incredible performance of Jimmy Stuart. I think that this film is one of his greatest performances to date. He actually makes boring things sound amazing. Combine that with the flare of old movies and the artistic simplicity in which it is done, and it creates a wonderful movie.

I recommend this movie to anyone who is a fan of Jimmy Stuart. If you ever see this movie you will not be disappointed.

Jefferson Smith is the quintessential naïve, honest hero that Stewart played in his early years. Smith fills an unexpired US Senate seat as the result of a coin toss. Ignorant of the games that Washington plays, he assumes that that his job is to represent the folks at home passionately and honestly. Like Don Quixote, Smith tilts windmills: he stands up against the corrupt Senator Joseph Harrison Paine and wins. Cynical critics of Frank Capra derisively called his work “Capra-corn.” The key question to ask at the end of the movie is whether Smith is too simple minded and naïve to survive in the real world, or if the cynics are the fools for giving up on the honesty and faith that led the Founding Fathers to create the noble experiment which is America. Jean Arthur is a charm as the hard boiled blonde who is captivated by the innocent Smith and recaptures the faith in the goodness of people that she's lost in Washington. Capra movies are empowering. Like most Capra movies, "Mr. Smith" illustrates that it is ultimately we who are responsible for the world around us. The film won the Academy Award for Best Screenplay.

The movie portrays the eternal struggle between what is right and what is dressed up as "right". The issue chosen may be a little contrived, but the film presents the contrast between justice and a clear conscience vs. lust for power and wealth better than it has ever been done. And, the issue is even more relevant today, when wealthy, selfish puppetmasters control every area of media and government. One can only wish that every citizen could view this ancient classic. (It's not so suitable for kids under 10 - they might not understand what's happening)

I liked everything about it. It is a great movie and I bought it at a great price. That is why I decided to buy the movie, it was at a very reasonable price for the movie. Then I received the movie with in a week after buying it, what a great seller. I highly recommend this seller to others.

Feel good movies are always good summer entertainment. Reminds us of the good-old-days of movies. This is the kind of movie one can keep on hand for company that stays over and conversation lags.