Harvey 4K 1950

Elwood Pea Doo is a very kind, sweet, pleasant, and decent man. However, his friend Harvey causes a lot of trouble for those around him, especially Elwood's sister and niece. The thing is, Harvey is a two-meter-tall rabbit that no one can see except Elwood himself. However, Elwood introduces Harvey to everyone, which has a negative impact on the family's social reputation, as no one in high society is eager to associate with a family that has a madman living with them. Therefore, Elwood's sister, Veta, tries to hide her brother in a sanatorium for people suffering from mental disorders so that she can live in peace.

So does Harvey really exist, or is he just a figment of Elwood's imagination? It doesn't really matter. The main thing is that thanks to Harvey, Elwood's life has changed for the better. In addition, a strange set of circumstances (or perhaps Harvey's doing?) changes not only Elwood's family's life for the better, but also that of the sanatorium staff. And everyone finds the happiness in life that they were all chasing but couldn't catch up with in the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

The film about the big invisible rabbit is shot in such a kind and sweet manner that it is very pleasant to watch, especially considering that the plot features fantastical motifs with comical situations. And, of course, the film turned out to be so sweet and kind thanks to the excellent work of the actors. James Stewart was nominated for an Oscar for Best Actor for his role as Elwood, while Josephine Hull left the awards ceremony with a statuette for her supporting role in the film, which was well deserved.

It should be noted that Harvey is still popular with audiences and critics today. It is no coincidence that Harvey ranks 129th on the list of the 500 greatest films of all time, compiled by the British film magazine Empire based on a survey of 10,000 readers. In addition, the American Film Institute included the film in its list of the 100 best American comedies (35th place) and in its list of the 10 best American films in the fantasy genre (7th place).