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Harrison's Reports

Harrison's Reports is not a Tomatometer-approved publication. Reviews from this publication only count toward the Tomatometer® when written by the following Tomatometer-approved critic(s): P.S. Harrison.

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Rating Title | Year Author Quote
Ace in the Hole (1951) P.S. Harrison Though it is not a pretty tale it is, nevertheless, a superior melodrama that, under the brilliant handling of producer-director Billy Wilder, moves across the screen with tremendous emotional and dramatic impact.
Posted Feb 03, 2026  Edit critic review
The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951) P.S. Harrison Although the theme is admittedly fantastic, one is made to feel as if he is seeing a real-life occurrence because of the expert handling of the subject matter and the extremely fine special effects work.
Posted Jan 15, 2026  Edit critic review
The Magnificent Seven (1960) P.S. Harrison Excellent. A superb Western, well acted and crammed full of action, human interest, pathos, suspense, plus some romance and humor.
Posted Jan 15, 2026  Edit critic review
A Place in the Sun (1951) P.S. Harrison Being a morbid story, without a cheering ray of light to brighten its consistently tragic atmosphere, it can hardly be classified as popular entertainment.
Posted Jan 13, 2026  Edit critic review
Gaslight (1944) P.S. Harrison An excellent psychological thriller; it will appeal to the intelligentsia because of the fine direction and acting, and to the rank and file because of the sustained suspense and the general tenseness of the story.
Posted Jan 12, 2026  Edit critic review
Alice in Wonderland (1951) P.S. Harrison For all the excellence of the technical skill, the picture's entertainment value is suitable chiefly for children who should be fascinated by the antics of the eccentric characters.
Posted Jan 09, 2026  Edit critic review
Rebel Without a Cause (1955) P.S. Harrison An unpleasant but visually gripping juvenile delinquency melodrama...
Posted Oct 24, 2025  Edit critic review
Born Yesterday (1950) P.S. Harrison An excellent adult comedy.
Posted Oct 13, 2025  Edit critic review
The War of the Worlds (1953) P.S. Harrison The picture is worth seeing, if only for the marvel of its mechanics, which were carried out by the director with intelligence and skill.
Posted Aug 06, 2025  Edit critic review
White Heat (1949) P.S. Harrison Insofar as production, direction and acting are concerned, this is a top crime melodrama; but it can hardly be classified as entertainment, for it is one of the most vicious and demoralizing pictures ever produced, despite the crime-does-not-pay ending.
Posted Apr 22, 2024  Edit critic review
The Mad Miss Manton (1938) P.S. Harrison A good comedy-murder mystery melodrama. Although several murders are committed, the picture is not gruesome, for the tension is relieved by wise-cracks and comical situations.
Posted Apr 22, 2024  Edit critic review
The Caine Mutiny (1954) P.S. Harrison A top dramatic achievement, one that should give full satisfaction to all types of audiences.
Posted Apr 19, 2024  Edit critic review
The Lavender Hill Mob (1951) P.S. Harrison Cleverly written, directed, and acted, it is a sly burlesque on crime pictures in general.
Posted Apr 18, 2024  Edit critic review
Three Godfathers (1936) P.S. Harrison The second half, which takes place on the desert, is pretty tiresome, and the different desert shots, which show Chester Morris and his two pals wearily trudging across it, wear on one's nerves.
Posted Apr 17, 2024  Edit critic review
Queen of the Mob (1940) P.S. Harrison Just another gangster melodrama.
Posted Apr 17, 2024  Edit critic review
Law and Order (1932) P.S. Harrison The action is fast and thrilling all the way through, but it is chiefly a man’s picture, for it is full of shooting.
Posted Apr 16, 2024  Edit critic review
The Model and the Marriage Broker (1952) P.S. Harrison Many chuckles as well as some touching and warm moments are provided by this romantic comedy-drama... The direction and acting are first-rate.
Posted Apr 16, 2024  Edit critic review
The Prisoner of Shark Island (1936) P.S. Harrison Despite its somber theme, this is a forceful melodrama ; it grips the spectator, and holds his attention throughout.
Posted Apr 16, 2024  Edit critic review
She Done Him Wrong (1933) P.S. Harrison Mae West is in a class by herself, since she can do and say vulgar things, sing ribald songs, and still not be particularly offensive because of her likeable personality. As for the story, one should not take it seriously if one hopes to be entertained.
Posted Apr 15, 2024  Edit critic review
Jailhouse Rock (1957) P.S. Harrison Although he is far from a finished actor, Presley continues to show improvement and does fairly well in a somewhat unsympathetic characterization... The story is synthetic, but it has been given good direction and fits Presley's personality,
Posted Apr 12, 2024  Edit critic review
The Big Heat (1953) P.S. Harrison One of the best produced crime melodramas to have come out of Hollywood in some time. It is taut and exciting, and the direction and acting are so skillful that one is made to feel as if present at a real-life occurrence.
Posted Apr 11, 2024  Edit critic review
National Velvet (1944) P.S. Harrison A heart-warming human interest drama, superbly produces in Technicolor... the sort of picture that will appeal to all types of audiences.
Posted Mar 26, 2024  Edit critic review
The Searchers (1956) P.S. Harrison Discriminating picture-goers, however, probably will find its story curiously foggy and therefore disappointing, mainly because of the vagueness surrounding the principal character played by Wayne, whose motivations are never made clear.
Posted Mar 25, 2024  Edit critic review
Westward the Women (1951) P.S. Harrison The picture offers much excitement and many thrills.
Posted Mar 07, 2024  Edit critic review
The Sin of Nora Moran (1933) P.S. Harrison It is draggy, and all quite confusing, the average audience will find it difficult to follow the story.
Posted Feb 21, 2024  Edit critic review
State Fair (1933) P.S. Harrison The background of the state fair, with its side-shows, and its masses of people who look forward to this yearly event, is colorful and at times exciting.
Posted Nov 10, 2023  Edit critic review
The Lone Ranger (1956) P.S. Harrison The Lone Ranger should prove to be a treat for the youngsters, as well as their elders who are dyed-in-the-wool Western fans. It offers little, however, to make it palatable for those who are not particularly fond of this type of entertainment.
Posted Nov 09, 2023  Edit critic review
Moon Over Burma (1940) P.S. Harrison This is entertainment solely for the Dorothy Lamour fans.
Posted Oct 02, 2023  Edit critic review
Arise, My Love (1940) P.S. Harrison A first-rate entertainment. One is made to laugh, is held in tense suspense at times, is thrilled, and is made to feel the sufferings of his fellowmen.
Posted Oct 02, 2023  Edit critic review
One Night in Lisbon (1941) P.S. Harrison Although most of the action takes place in war-torn London, this romantic comedy steers clear of seriousness; its main purpose is to keep one laughing, and this it accomplishes fairly well.
Posted Oct 02, 2023  Edit critic review
Weddings and Babies (1958) P.S. Harrison John Myhers is competent as the photographer. Chiarina Barile is highly convincing as his mother. It is Viveca Lindofors who stands out in her role of his girl friend and assistant, with a powerfully, full-dimensioned enactment.
Posted Jul 25, 2023  Edit critic review
Phantom of Chinatown (1940) P.S. Harrison Moderately entertaining.
Posted Apr 25, 2023  Edit critic review
The Bitter Tea of General Yen (1933) P.S. Harrison The only part of the picture where there are thrills is in the first two reels.
Posted Apr 24, 2023  Edit critic review
Steamboat Bill, Jr. (1928) P.S. Harrison There are many situations all the way through that cause laughs, these being the result of Mr. Keaton’s acting. The scenes of the cyclone are the best part of the film; they cause thrills.
Posted Mar 21, 2023  Edit critic review
The Dark Angel (1935) P.S. Harrison There is deep emotional appeal and tender pathos in the story, and the doings of the characters hold one in suspense.
Posted Mar 10, 2023  Edit critic review
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953) P.S. Harrison Glittering and highly sophisticated entertainment.
Posted Mar 08, 2023  Edit critic review
Sayonara (1957) P.S. Harrison Without question an outstanding production, one that is sure to garner much critical acclaim.
Posted Mar 02, 2023  Edit critic review
Flower Drum Song (1961) P.S. Harrison Scenery of rich hues. Costumes of flashy color. An investiture of eye-compelling brilliance to make the tones of the rainbow look tarnished. You get it all in this rather wistful melody play.
Posted Feb 28, 2023  Edit critic review
Back to Bataan (1945) P.S. Harrison This war melodrama, though not exceptional, is a fairly good picture of its type.
Posted Feb 01, 2023  Edit critic review
Spirit of Youth (1937) P.S. Harrison The only attractive feature is an occasional shot of Louis in the ring, showing him fighting; but even these scenes have been handled poorly.
Posted Jan 31, 2023  Edit critic review
Frankenstein (1931) P.S. Harrison It is so artistically produced that the story does not seem fantastic. It is thrilling most of the time and several situations hold on breathless.
Posted Jan 18, 2023  Edit critic review
The Lady Eve (1941) P.S. Harrison The story is not unusual; yet it has so many comical angles, and the direction and acting are so good, that one's attention is held throughout.
Posted Dec 29, 2022  Edit critic review
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) P.S. Harrison Intelligent adults will marvel at the mechanical ingenuity that went into the making of it; and it is something to marvel at, for at times the characters seem almost lifelike... There is no doubt as to the enjoyment children will receive from it.
Posted Dec 21, 2022  Edit critic review
The Maltese Falcon (1941) P.S. Harrison Those who did not see the [1931 version] should be held in tense suspense, for the plot developments, although complicated, are fascinating, and the action is thrilling.
Posted Nov 16, 2022  Edit critic review
Meet Me in St. Louis (1944) P.S. Harrison It is a tuneful, merry comedy-drama, which is so wholesome and heart- warming that few will be able to resist its appeal.
Posted Nov 10, 2022  Edit critic review
King Kong (1933) P.S. Harrison An exciting, fantastic horror-melodrama. The thrills one will feel will be derived more from the amazing photography than from the story itself.
Posted Nov 09, 2022  Edit critic review
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) P.S. Harrison Very good, but it cannot be compared in entertainment value with either Mr. Deeds Go to Town or Lost Horizon.
Posted Nov 08, 2022  Edit critic review
The Shop Around the Corner (1940) P.S. Harrison Brilliant direction, flawless performances, intelligent dialogue are spoiled somewhat by unworthiness of by-plot, which deals with the unfaithfulness of a wife. But perhaps the picture's artistry will overshadow this defect.
Posted Nov 07, 2022  Edit critic review
Stalag 17 (1953) P.S. Harrison Thanks to the brilliant handling of the subject matter by producer-director Billy Wilder, and to the fine acting of the entire cast, the picture has been fashioned into a first-rate entertainment, despite its tragic overtones.
Posted Nov 04, 2022  Edit critic review
The President's Mystery (1936) P.S. Harrison There is no mystery about it ; one knows exactly how Henry Wilcoxon (hero) proceeds to carry out his plans, and also who had killed his wife. But it holds one's attention because of the sympathy one feels for Wilcoxon.
Posted Oct 25, 2022  Edit critic review
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