Pretty Good

Absolutely Fantastic

It was OK. I don't see why everyone loves it so much. It wasn't very smart or deep or well-directed.

A great movie, one of the best of this year. There was a bit of confusion at one point in the plot, but nothing serious.

The story is set in Miami, where down-on-his-luck Tony (Frank Sinatra) is struggling to keep his shabby hotel in the black. He's also got his hands full raising his precocious son Ally (Eddie Hodges) and romancing a free-spirit (Carolyn Jones). His wealthy brother (Edward G. Robinson) agrees to support Tony but in exchange, Ally must come to live with him.This is a wonderful, feel-good comedy/drama with excellent acting all around. Sinatra's Tony is a handsome and cool dreamer who can't seem to catch a break but he's a loving father and has many tender scenes with young Eddie (who mugs a bit too much but is very talented). Robinson and Thelma Ritter as the rich relatives provide a lot of dry, Brooklyn humor and are wonderful as is Eleanor Powell in a small but endearing role.This 1959 movie is a bit dated but still quite enjoyable. I had a smile on my face and a little tear as well. Sweet and wholesome; highly recommended.

Frank Capra has left his indelible mark on many memorable films and this is one of them. The movie is called " A Hole in the Head ' and is a complete triumph for young Frank Sinatra. He plays Tony Manetta a Florida hotel owner with big dreams. Unfortunately, those dreams require large investments of capital and this is one element Tony does not possess. However, he is blessed with several options which promise to alleviate the major element in his life. His one major assesses is his son Allie (sincerely played by Eddie Hodges) who loves him, believes in his father and his scheme. Then there is his brother Mario (Edward G. Robinson) an old fashion businessman who calls his brother a bum as he a girl-chasing widower and dreamer. Thelma Ritter plays Sophie his wife and loves Allie. Eleanor Parker plays Eloise Rogers a lonely widow who is chosen as a match for Tony and his son. Years ago Tony befriended an army buddy named Jerry Marks (Keenan Wynn) who has returned to Florida a rich and successful entrepreneur and seems to be just the kind of guy Tony is seeking. The story is touching with odd characters and with hit songs like " High Hopes " adds to the memorable film which is considered a Family Classic. Recommended. ****

Well I've not seen this since I was 10 or so--they showed it to us in grade school, all of us kids seated in the gym. Never remembered it's title-but certainly remember things like 'High Hopes', some cartoon lamb running through a calender(?), and the kid we were supposed to root for.My impression as I sat and watched it-I distinctly remember thinking that the lead looked kinda grumpy and wasn't nice. Never having heard of Sinatra back then-well you can imagine later on how accurate I think that was. Kids just call'em as they see'em.I'd be interested in seeing this again as an adult, just to see late-era Capra, w/ Edward G in a comedy etc. Am sure it's worthwhile, plus Thelma Ritter is good too.*** from wayyyy back there, old memories.

You forgot to include the name of the most important actor in the film, the boy Eddie Hodges (Ally). The whole film revolves around him, and he has the big moment when he sings with Frank Sinatra the academy award song HIGH HOPES/ Prior to this movie the boy was famous as the boy of the Music Man on Broadway. I wonder if he made any more films afterwards. He is extremely talented in this film. Also this film conrains two important songs by Sinatra "All my Tomorrows" the title song, in which you get to see spectacular views of 1959 Miami Beach. The Other song was High HOPES/ Both of these songs by Cahn and Van Heusen. Please update the information.