Roman Holiday (1953) ****1/2

Roman Holiday (1953) is exactly the type of romantic comedy that I love. All the beats are just right and there is a perfect blend of laughs and heartfelt moments. William Wyler's film is never schmaltzy, has enough genuinely laugh out loud moments, and contains what they call "movie magic." Audrey Hepburn (in her first major film role) is impossibly adorable and Gregory Peck is all charm and dignity. RH may be a light and "fluffy" affair but it's an all-time classic—filled with memorable dialogue (nice to see Dalton Trumbo finally get his proper full screenplay credit on the 2020 Blu-ray), indelible moments, beautiful locations, and wonderful characters.

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