What a waste of my time!!!

This movie was so-so. It had it's moments, but wasn't the greatest.

This is a small, humorous movie in some ways, but it has a huge heart. What a nice experience.

The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one

I don't know if this counts as a spoiler, but this movie has one of THE sexiest moments in film. When Gregory Peck and Dorothy Maguire get up to dance, he holds out his arms to her, in a gentlemanly, Gregory Peck sort of way, and she steps all the way to him, body to body. WOW! And when, just before that at the table, she looks at him with calm, searching eyes, that seem to see him for the man he really is, on and off screen. Zounds. I've read reviews of Dorothy Maguire's work that rate her as one of the most under-appreciated actresses of her time, and I think this movie proves it. If Atticus Finch's wife had been alive in "To Kill A Mockingbird", she would have been perfect in the role.

A proselytising drama against anti-Semitism in the post-WWII America, GENTLEMAN'S AGREEMENT is an Oscar's BEST PICTURE winner and also gives Kazan his first BEST DIRECTOR triumph at the age of 39, his second win would come 8 years later for ON THE WATERFRONT (1954). It stars Peck as Philip Green, a reporter is assigned to write a serial about anti-Semitism in NYC, and being a Gentile, his unorthodox method is to purport himself as a Jew, and during an eight-week stint, his new identity causes some unexpected adversity which will endanger his nuptial commitment with a demure divorcé Kathy Lacy (McGuire), by whom he meets in the city and captivated.Anti-Semitism may no longer appear on the headline in today's media, but the astute depiction of bigotry and prejudice from this sterling classic can cogently transposed to any kind agency of discrimination, whether it is sexism, ageism, racism or homophobia, trans-phobia. Actually, there are only two direct confrontations throughout the entire film, one is when Phil insists to face the spurn from the hotel manager of a swanky hotel where he has booked for their honeymoon and is noted for "restricted" clientele only. Another case is when Phil's eight-year-old son Tommy (Stockwell), yes, Phil is a single father who lost his wife years ago (so it is a carefully calculated match between him and the childless divorcé Kathy, divorce has always been another long-standing target of prejudice), being bullied by other kids for being a Jew (kids are the worst, since they would become the most reactionary resistance of this human frailty). Otherwise, which is the most appalling fact that the vicious prejudice permeates in every corner of one's daily life, sometimes it seems trivial in its inception and even the participants cannot realise themselves, however, through time, it will transform into a rigid mindset, it may not be overtly violent, but the inculcating hostility will concrete and sooner or later, the collective aftermath is an invisible shield which segregates Jews from the rest of the crowds, and makes them the victim of being the minority. Plus, another interesting angle is that sometimes even among Jews, the discrepancy inconveniently breeds.So the fundamental divergence between Phil and Kathy albeit they both abhor this unfair situation, is that he is a man of action while she is a passive recipient, and in Phil's principles, there is no alternative in this, when you are against it, you must speak it out, confront it, otherwise, fuming inside but doing nothing also makes you an Anti-Semite, this may be a too radical statement, but the film points out that it is Kathy's superiority of being a Gentile, which superbly symbolises the most detrimental core of any form of prejudice, it is this self-appointed superiority harmfully sets individuals apart and like Kathy it is way too easy to be infected by it since it can be shaped in any aspects of life (like she emotionally contests, being rich instead of poor, being beautiful instead of ugly, being healthy instead of sick, this toxic superiority is omnipresent)until it becomes a part of your personality, then the damage is permanently done. What a catharsis one can get from it!Great performances galore, Anne Revere who plays Phil's mother, upstages Peck in her "everyone's century" speech for a better future, only now we are already in the 21st century and looking back, her expectation doesn't actually materialise, the leap is not big enough to be complacent. Celeste Holm is Anne, a spontaneous and nimble socialite who turns out to be the most prejudice-free character towards Phil's tactic. McGuire as Kathy, is the one being disciplined with a learning curve, it is not a grandstanding role, but she emanates gracefully her various sentiments: confusion, doubt, passion and disillusion. Peck, in his prime shape, is adept in the righteous good guy mode, adamantly juggles romance with his own conscience. All four are Oscar-nominated, with only Holm wins her trophy. However, one cannot leave John Garfield behind, who was in his heyday but accepted a third billing in a supporting role, he is Dave Goldman, Philip's Jewish friend, he is the one who has been battling against the miasma all his life, and becomes a significant bridge between Phil and Kathy in their strained disparity towards the sensitive subject in the coda, it is quite bizarre how he was left out in the Oscar race. Also, I must name-check Stockwell, such a wondrous child performance in it.When all is said and done, GENTLEMAN'S AGREEMENT might not possess a visual flair to be outrageously engaging or innovative in its cinematic creation, in fact, it is a dialogue- laden (by the way, a compelling screenplay from Moss Hart) censure piece delivering a foremost message even today deserved to be watched by everyone, preferably in every high school, in spite of the black-or-white treatment of the problem. Overall it is more fitting to be greeted as a wake-up call than an actually sensible guidance of conducts, and that's exactly what a reporter's job should be, to arouse awareness, but in the field work, it takes different stratagems to achieve that noble goal, we are still fighting for it, relentlessly.

I admire this great film. Gregory Peck is wonderful as well as all the rest of the cast. I am 80 years old and I'm proud to list some of my past experiences. In high school I played for an undefeated State Champion football team. We had some great black players who stood out on the field. After one play I noticed that our right end had a broken arm. He gave me strict orders to shut up about it because he said he wasn't going to sit on the bench. Our full back was Jewish and he was one of the most admired guy any of us could hope to know. It was the same story in Prep school and in college. Going to class with Jews and being friends was something I have good memories about. Today my son is a Green Beret-Navy Seal and his beautiful wife is Jamaican. My daily greeting to her is--"Hello beautiful- I love you". Count Basie was a good friend of mine. So was Duke Ellington. I owned a house and one day some idiot knocked on my door and wanted me to sign a zoning agreement saying that I would not sell to Jewish or black people (1960). I told him that I had a black customer who was going to buy my property and if he or they didn't like it----. My 22 year old Grandson is a Fireman-EMT man and a Police man. He has saved many lives. I am proud to be an American and this is the greatest country in the world. There is no room in my heart for hate. Thank you.

While Trying to Introduce a Controversial Subject Like Anti-Semitism in 1947, a Road Not Traveled in Cinema, there were Bound to be Awkward Inclusions and Vague Misrepresentations. It was not going to be a Smooth Ride and the Picture Shows Signs of Preachy Pronouncements and Stilted Scenes.There is a Heavy Romantic Angle that Works in the Way the Relationship between Writer Gregory Peck and Dorothy McGuire Vacillates between Love and Mistrust. Although it does Seem Forced at Times it Contains Moments of Conflict and Strife that Adds to the Intensity.John Garfield, as Peck's Jewish Friend, Delivers a Restrained and Soft Spoken Character that Relays some Experienced Wisdom. The Whole Idea of Peck Pretending to be Jewish to Write a Truth Telling Article is a Contrived Method the Movie has to Deal with and it does with Varying Degrees of Success.The Heart of the Film Relies on the Relationship of Peck and McGuire more than Actual On the Streets Experience and is One of the Film's Shortcomings. Much of the Story is Internalized, Like a Child's Inquiries and Bullying, and More Externalization from the Writer could have been More Impactful. The Acting is Superb Considering the Uncharted Territory. The Movie was an Instant Critical Success, Very Popular, and Awarded Best Picture. Eight Nominations and Three Wins from the Academy. Director Elia Kazan and Celeste Holmes also took home Statues. But Viewed Today, the Strain of the Subject Matter Shows and the Lack of Forerunners in Films is Evident. It was a Noble Attempt and is Recommended for its Historical Importance. Negroes and Homosexuals would have to Wait Their Turn with Similar Struggles. But Without this One Leading the Way, along with Some Others like the Film-Noir Crossfire made the Same Year, the Wait would have been Longer.