Roman Holiday is perfection.
A beautiful tale of a Princess (Audrey Hepburn) who longs for a life outside royalty, a life of normal everyday things. She escapes and falls in love with a charming American News Reporter (Gregory Peck).
Audrey Hepburn's first film and she stole the show. She is a vision and Gregory Peck is a delight in his role that he plays with a natural ease. I'm glad Cary Grant turned down the role.
Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961) has always been my favourite Hepburn film, but Roman Holiday is most certainly a close second.
Not only was the cast splendid, but Director William Wyler conducted this symphony to a standing ovation. Every moment, from Princess Ann's aching feet and losing a shoe, to the achingly beautiful ending which brings a tear to my eye every time.
All filmed on location in Rome, I highly recommend a visit if you haven't been. Take a Roman Holiday, you won't regret it.
1 comments:
You're right - what a beautiful film this is! It's in my Audrey trifecta (along with Breakfast and Sabrina). x
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