The Best Years of Our Lives(1946)- User Reviews

In order for a movie like The Best Years of Our Lives to succeed, it needs to convince us that it understands the world that it inhabits--in this case, the world of the returning World War II vet. I did not grow up in that era, but after watching the …more»

This is a truly beautiful movie. Superbly acted it deals with so much reality and truth. As a veteran myself, I found so much to relate to in this story from a previous war. Sadly, so many veterans in all wars come home to an indifferent society.  …more»

Beautifully written and performed, this movie, about veterans returning home from WWII and struggling to re-adjust is touching and memorable. Not to be missed.more»

This story speaks to the lingering effects of war on many levels. The acting is stellar, particularly that of Harold Russell, an untrained actor and a real war veteran who lost both hands during WWII. It is amazing to me that he barely acted again after …more»

Through the smoke screen of war vets, this is a love story, whether you want to admit it or not. It grabs you. A true classic at any time era, or any year. Also, there is nothing better than seeing Dana Andrews in uniform - he's icing on the cake …more»

This Oscar winning film shows how it is possible to have nearly 3 hours of acting and talking and emotion that will keep the audience totally enthralled without monsters and aliens and special effects. Harold Russell gives one of the most emotional and …more»

Wow! This masterpiece tells the story of three returning veterans from World War II and the adjustment back to their civilian lives. Not only do we see how they get back to their former lives, but also the ones they left behind. Even though this takes …more»

I like this movie because it tells the real story;about life after war.People from or because of war,do need love and understandind;and a reason to stay the course.Not only "The BestYears Of Our Life",but the BEST movie,of that year!more»

Outstanding movie - Shows the lives of three WWII veterans and how they've changed after returning from WWII. Dana Andrews does an excellent job. This movie will make you cry.more»

This movie can only be discribed as eye opening at least for me. It explained a lot to me about that generation. And the acting is outstanding, the fact that they cast an actual veteran who had suffered the lost of both hands, wow. If you are interested …more»