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Bringing up Brat
Yes, you can go home again. But first have your nails done. In this third installment of the Brat series, lovely Jamie leaves Morton once again, and goes back to the house she grew up in. And all those bedrooms...
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Plot Summary
A paleontologist about to marry a wealthy heiress finds his meticulously planned life disrupted by a charmingly chaotic woman and her leopard, Baby. The woman, Susan Vance, constantly interferes with his life, leading to a series of increasingly absurd situations as she tries to win his affection and retrieve her escaped pet. Their adventures escalate to a secluded country estate, culminating in a hilarious and disarming finale.
Critical Reception
Bringing Up Baby is widely regarded as a masterpiece of screwball comedy, lauded for its rapid-fire dialogue, physical comedy, and the electric chemistry between its leads. While not a box office smash upon release, its critical standing has grown immensely over time, cementing its place as one of the greatest comedies ever made. Critics and audiences alike praise its sheer anarchic energy and enduring humor.
What Reviewers Say
Hilariously chaotic and endlessly energetic, a prime example of screwball perfection.
Katharine Hepburn and Cary Grant deliver an iconic comedic pairing.
The film's relentless pace and absurd situations remain captivating.
Google audience: Audiences adore this film for its unbridled comedic chaos and the fantastic chemistry between Hepburn and Grant. Many highlight the iconic scenes with the leopard and the overall sense of lighthearted fun that makes it a rewatchable classic.
Fun Fact
The leopard playing 'Baby' was actually seven different leopards, and Katharine Hepburn was reportedly bitten multiple times during filming.
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