Reception
The film met with mixed reviews from many critics; it received a score of 42% based on the percentage of reviews tallied by Rotten Tomatoes which were positive. Kenneth Turan of Los Angeles Times commented that it was a "derivative, self-satisfied fable that couldn't be more treacly and simple-minded if it tried". A notable exception to this trail was Roger Ebert, who praised the film and its ideals:
- "It flies the flag in honor of our World War II heroes, and evokes nostalgia for small-town movie palaces and the people who run them... Frank Darabont has deliberately tried to make the kind of movie Capra made, about decent small-town folks standing up for traditional American values. In an age of Rambo patriotism, it is good to be reminded of Capra patriotism--to remember that America is not just about fighting and winning, but about defending our freedoms."
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