The Philadelphia Story

This movie has what I call one crazy wedding! I'm not sure why Katherine Hepburn's new fiance would want to marry a girl who still lives next door to her ex-husband (who is much cuter than him).
The Philadelphia Story stars Katherine Hepburn as Tracy Lord, Cary Grant as C.K. Dexter Haven, and James Stewart as Macauley Connor. The movie racked up some major acclaim, winning 1 Oscar for best actor (James Stewart) and best writing/screenplay. It earned nominations for best actress (Katherine Hepburn), best supporting actress (Ruth Hussey), best Director (George Cukor), and best picture (Joseph L. Mankiewicz). In addition, Katherine Hepburn recieved a NYFCC award for best actress.
The story begins with Tracy Lord, a girl raised in a wealthy family, who we find out is going to be married the next day. Nothing new just your ordinary bride. But then the audience finds out she's been divorced, once she accidently comes across a picture of her ex-husband. Interesting, but we can deal with that. They obviously aren't on good terms by her reaction to the picture. But wait! Her ex-husband lives right NEXT DOOR?! Who does that? Why?? Well, her ex-husband/neighbor, Dexter, is obviously still madly in love with Tracy. He comes over to visit and talks to her about the wedding, even gives Tracy a wedding present... a momento of THEIR HONEYMOON! Awkward, I know. Well once the audience meets Tracy's fiance, George Kittridge (John Howard), he resembles nothing of Dexter. He's very business like, everything must be proper.... basically not a lot of fun. So, from the very beginning (albeit it's still weird), the audience is rooting for Dexter. But then the night before the wedding there's a party, and there's alcohol, and there's this really cute reporter and one thing leads to another and.... Houston, we got a problem. Tracy feels the pressure to be perfect throughout the entire movie, so when Dexter tells her what happened the night before she freaks out. Then, after a lot of confusion, Dexter and Tracy get married and everyone lives happily ever after.
I really enjoyed the movie, although there were some interesting parts. Katherine Hepburn did a great job in the role of Tracy. I liked the scenery they chose to use for the film. Everyone did a really great job and I really enjoyed it. I give it a solid B.