Good idea lost in the noise

A brilliant film that helped define a genre

This is ultimately a movie about the very bad things that can happen when we don't address our unease, when we just try to brush it off, whether that's to fit in or to preserve our self-image.

Exactly the movie you think it is, but not the movie you want it to be.

THE MAN IN THE WHITE SUIT is good and satirical entertainment, and here and there a funny lesson addressed the economy. The brilliant chemist after a series of expensive and unsuccessful experiments manages to find a way of producing fibers which is resistant to dirt. The story shows how his invention causes hostility to capitalist owners of textile factories worried they would lose their profits, and unions concerned that workers will lose their jobs.In a deft, satiric and somewhat cynical way, this movie makes fun of modern industry. Topics in the film can be viewed seriously, but I think that naughty, cheeky and funny script that does not allow. In certain segments, we can figure out some moral values or the absence thereof. The sad outcome is certainly striking. It is interesting to see how a dynamic, humorous and exciting part of the film turns into a drama as the personification of the status quo.Alec Guinness as Sidney Stratton really dominated the situation, at one point is tricky, and in the second comic. Of course, there are moments of hysteria, satire or cynicism, but never disappointing. I think the script is not allowed bounce in his plays. Joan Greenwood as Daphne Birnley supports the main character. Charming and rebellious aristocrat. Development of romance is also one of the funniest parts of the movie. Other characters are pretty entertaining.

Rating-7/10The Man in the White Suit is an Ealing studios comedy made in 1951, and what a little gem this could be. The film has it's humour, good acting and just a little old fun for all involved, although it isn't exactly perfect all together. It has fine acting lead by a true legend of British cinema and is written and directed well, no wonder it was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Writing. Yes The Man in the White Suit is a funny old tale, and one that needs more explaining.The true star of this movie is Alec Guinness, an absolute fine actor and although maybe or maybe not performing at his best here, I think all who have seen this must be in agreement, he does very well. In fact with this, the entire cast do well. I especially liked Cecil Parker in his role as mill owner Alan Birnley who although unlike able as a character, seems to make the scenes better off with him in. The actor playing Birnley's daughter Daphne is also good and a great speech she does in one certain point is very well done indeed, a great cast put together well.The movie is smart and funny, now I have seen people saying about it not being funny and to be fair you can't expect laugh out loud humour. For one this is 1951 we have here but also it is more about the fun factor than the tears from laughter, but on that note there is humour, and a certain part with blowing up rooms is fairly funny. The film is directed well by Alexander Mackendrick who does a good job but Is over shadowed by the great script which I will come onto next.Now then, this script, written by well the director too so in truth Mackendrick does a fine job with everything he has here and with contributions by John Dighton and Roger MacDougall it all comes together to create brilliance. The lines are well done and that is why they fit well into the pace of the film, I won't lie my attention faded at slight times but the script is what really brought me back into attention and it paid off too.The overtones of this movie are also very important, this really was about the workers fighting the owners but also that both want to ruin Stratton's (Guinness) idea of the material. I think it also shows that although this is humour and not serious, it can have a more thought about side and again I come back to the script which basically serves as the base for this well done and well structured film. It also shows just how well Ealing studios can do a movie and I think this really set the precedent for Ealing made movies to be about the establishment fighting against the little guy.This isn't flawless this movie I want to just add, it isn't so so far but the lack of laughs does mean as I mentioned, attention can be lost at times. I found it to be just about good and I think many will enjoy it no matter what age and no matter what tastes in film, if you listen well and watch in a rather happy mood then this is good viewing. This is good old British cinema and at it's finest back in the day, with so much going on here and a rather interesting plot despite the premise, this serves as a reminder never to underestimate films of the past.

This film is a piece of sheer comical brilliance. Not just comedy I loved but the message it delivers is also magnificent. Through its comical nature somehow it conveys the similar thing which Ayn Rand did in her novels. About Guinness, I just cannot get enough of him. Every time I watch him I tend praise him more than the previous time. Here too he brilliantly plays the role of a genius inventor living in silence. His latest invention is going to shake the whole world. But he is not allowed to do his experiments properly. Even after he is succeeded, the industrialists and other classes oppose to enclose his invention. Film's first half is full of funny scenes but in second half it simply nails the point. It creates a brilliant satire of whole Industrial order. Final portion of the movie in which, Alec Guinness almost run like a fugitive is too brilliant. This is one of the best film of Ealing comedy era. It is too realistic & convincing and yet hilariously funny. Ending really shook me up. Joan Greenwood looked stunning. Her character was honest & full of grace. Cecil Parker & other guys were also very funny. But Alec Guinness deserves the highest respect for this. Must watch comedy..

THE MAN IN THE WHITE SUITI was told by a friend that this was on the TV. I wanted to see it for 2 reasons... 1. It has Alec Guinness in it and I want to see more of his work. 2. Madness slightly modified this cover for one of their tours a few years ago.I was slightly disappointed with this film. I was hoping it would be funnier. It was amusing in places, but it was not funny.The story is about a man who invents a new fabric that can't get dirty and will never wear away... it is the perfect fabric. But other fabric companies try to stop his invention at all costs.The film stars Alec Guinness. He is a great actor, and his acting in this was again brilliantly. The film also starred Joan Greenwood, Cecil Barker & Michael Gough. Everyone acted very well... i could not fault it at all. And it was good to see another Michael Gough film... I have not seen many and would like to see more. I want to know him for more that being Alfred in the Batman movies.The film is quite good... the story is OK, the casting was good & the acting was good. This film was made in 1951, so we won't go into the effects... but even for back then, even they were not that bad. I was impressed.I will give this film 5 out of 10.This is the worst Alec Guinness movie I have seen to date, which is not bad seeing as I still quite liked it.For more of my reviews, please like my Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ordinary-Person-Movie- Reviews/456572047728204?ref=hl