Bringing up baby, released in 1938 and directed by Howard Hawks, follows a passive and shy palaeontologist Dr. David Huxley (Cary Grant) who is constantly dragged into ridiculous situations caused by Susan Vance (Katharine Hepburn). Dr. David is working on completing a complete assembly of a brontosaurus and trying to get a 1 million dollar donation for his museum. But Susan has other plans.
The plot is fast paced and easy to follow. You really get drawn into the film and its plays with your emotions. Not in a sad way, in such a way you find yourself yelling “no don’t do that” and “why would you think that” without even thinking before you speak. Susan and David make a hilarious couple being there personalities and perspectives are so different.
This movie is like and acquired taste. It gets better the more it's thought about and discussed. Right away, it may be difficult to understand its aqward qualities. Although being a classic, there’s more to it than meets the eyes. It’s somewhat “deeper quality’s” are only exposed when not only seen, but felt.
Unfortunately, Katharine Hepburn’s acting career went downhill after this movie. Being ahead of its time, people didn’t appreciate the quality’s she had to offer to film like Monet’s paintings. This movie though is not a big screen movie. It’s an at home couch movie. Would I see again? Yes, but with someone who had not yet seen it yet.
Pros: Fast-paced, upbeat and easy to follow
Cons: Black and white, somewhat predictable
Bottom line: Go and see it. I truly believe you might like it. In fact, I am sure there will be a part in the movie you’ll enjoy.
4/5 stars
Review by Shane Sullivan
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