The Awful Truth starring Cary Grant and Irene Dunne was made at the height of the golden age of screwball comedy in the 1930's and it is one of the best of that type of film. The film is a classic story about a married couple in the process of divorce who soon realize that they need to get back together. It is not the plot of this film that matters, most people will be able to guess the ending before it even starts, but it's how funny this movie is that makes it a true classic.
Grant is in top form here playing a comedic type that he would reprise successfully many times. His cool and suave demeanor coupled with his biting humor help him to capture the audience. Dunne isn't bad at all either, her role requires for a bit of serious acting and it comes off quite well. In fact she was nominated for best actress by the Academy that year for this performance. The supporting cast, as in all comedies of this era, is absolutely superb.
The Beauty of this film is that it does not rush you into the comedy but instead slowly builds in hilarity. This may be a little strange for viewers not used to comedies of this era who are used instead to joke a minute parodies. If you are patient, your patience will be well rewarded and the film builds to a very satisfactory conclusion.
The Awful Truth definitely ranks among the best of the many great screwball comedies of the era. Combining fantastic performances and truly hilarious situation this is one for the ages! 5/5
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