Bringing Up Baby

I personally love romantic comedies. Although they may not be very realistic in terms of all the events that unfold, I find it quite entertaining watching the relationship between two people grow, especially as it did in "Bringing Up Baby." Susan Vance and David Huxley meet at a golf course, and Susan takes a liking to him instantly. From that point on Susan does everything in her power to keep David close by, and wacky situations ensue. It was interesting to see Susan as the dominating character in terms of personality. She was not just the female sidekick, which is different from many other films, making this movie especially loyal to the screwball comedy genre. I noticed immediately that the film would be extremely fast paced, in terms of dialogue and action. The film is very dependent on physical comedy, for example Susan's clumsiness, which is not very funny the fifth time around but it definitely credits her wacky personality. Many people say Susan's annoying, but I just find her eccentric and bubbly. Let's face it, if Susan were a calm, quiet woman, the film would lose its charm. Contrary to what others have said, I find both Susan and David's characters likeable. Their personalities seem to compliment eachother, and through all the events, it is clear why they finally fall in love. I have found a new appreciation for both Katharine Hepburn and Cary Grant, who I thought played their roles fantastically. The acting is overdone at certain times, but only to highlight the craziness of the sequences. Overall, I found this movie to be extremely entertaining, and taking into account the film genre and time period, the film is rightly renowned by critics and film goers alike.
Fun Fact: "Bringing Up Baby" was one of the first films to use the word "gay" in a homosexual context.