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This humorous review critiques the classic film "The Best Years of Our Lives", poking fun at its pacing, dialogue, and portrayal of characters and themes. The reviewer finds the movie's depiction of returning veterans' struggles to be overly dramatic and melodramatic, highlighting the outdated conventions and lack of subtlety in its treatment of PTSD and gender roles. The film's pacing is compared to a slow-cooked stew, with its characters' conversations resembling those at a retirement home, full of nostalgic reminiscences. The reviewer suggests that the movie might unintentionally be a dark comedy, especially in its portrayal of women as passive houseplants. The writing uses a sarcastic tone, contrasting the film's intended seriousness with its perceived clumsiness and melodrama. Comparable works include Similar in style to film reviews by Roger Ebert or Pauline Kael, the review uses humor and insightful observation to critique the film's flaws.

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