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Two Guys From Milwaukee was a fun, comedic surprise. Yes, it was a little predictable; though, who would win the girl was in question almost until the end. The story moved along quite quickly with smart and snappy dialogue and an array of likable characters.

Beyond the comedy and the quickly developed love story was a very enjoyable window into everyday life in Brooklyn in the mid-1940's--the friendliness, the simplicity (by modern standards), the economic modesty. Director David Butler shot the movie in an intimate fashion, which makes you feel like you're sitting with the characters in the living room, riding the tour bus in Manhattan or waking with them in the morning.

Jack Carson plays the role of Buzz Williams, the very likable Brooklyn cabbie. Carson has played many enjoyable characters, but this one has a unique charm to it. He's a simple enough guy, but with some real life complexity to him. Even during a rather obvious advertisement for democracy (of course, having just won WWII, there's nothing wrong with marketing the winning stuff) Carson delivers the message in a humble, regular-guy-on-the-street way.

All in all, you'll smile through much of the movie and laugh out loud, too. It was a very enjoyable way to spend 90 minutes.

This movie delivers in every aspect of what a viewer should expect from a classic romantic comedy--the tension of romance juxtaposed with the light-heartedness of comedy. The enjoyable tension, in this case, is quickly delivered when it becomes obvious to the viewer that Cary Grant's character is marrying the wrong sister and perhaps marrying into the wrong social class.

Director George Cuckor does an excellent job in bringing this smartly written script to the screen, demonstrating most adeptly, the power of interpersonal chemistry. Each actor in this film is incredibly well cast as they each have a chemistry with one another that helps tell the story and demonstrate the heart of each character.

Katherine Hepburn is superb in her portrayal of the very deep feeling "black sheep" of the Seton family. Hepburn delivers a touching and smart performance that brings the viewer along for a fun and emotionally rewarding ride. For Katherine Hepburn fans, this movie is an excellent example of why we love her so. Cary Grant is Hepburn's equal in delivering the fullness of life to his character. We are on his side from the moment the film begins.

When Hepburn and Grant interact on screen, we are perhaps unaware that we are smiling and somehow lost in their seamless and enjoyable banter. We, of course, see the inevitable conclusion before they do, and wait with anticipation to see if the story will deliver. This movie is a "must see" for hopeless (and not-so-hopeless) romantics who love stories of the classical silver screen variety and happy endings.