"Repent at Leisure" is a light comedy romance and drama with a supporting cast that's probably better known by most movie mavens than the leads And George Barbier, Thurston Hall and Charles Lane give better performances as R.C. Baldwin, Jay Buckingham and Clarence Morgan.
Kent Taylor and Wendy Barrie aren't bad, but their roles are much less natural than those of the three mature and accomplished actors. Taylor's Richard Hughes is probably meant to seem standoffish, but he comes across as wooden at times. And, there's little to no spark between the two who are supposed to be in love.
The plot is simple and the story is okay. The addition of a baby gives some depth to an otherwise bland story, but that still can't elevate this story much above average. Five stars are generous, but the supporting cast deserve that much. Only the most stalwart of old film buffs would likely be able to stay with this film.
The script doesn't have much memorable in it. Here are the two best lines in the film. Emily, "For two cents, I'd marry a truck driver." J.C. Baldwin, 'And I'd much rather see you give up this heel-clicker now than I would see your heart broken with a divorce at the end of the year."
Kent Taylor and Wendy Barrie aren't bad, but their roles are much less natural than those of the three mature and accomplished actors. Taylor's Richard Hughes is probably meant to seem standoffish, but he comes across as wooden at times. And, there's little to no spark between the two who are supposed to be in love.
The plot is simple and the story is okay. The addition of a baby gives some depth to an otherwise bland story, but that still can't elevate this story much above average. Five stars are generous, but the supporting cast deserve that much. Only the most stalwart of old film buffs would likely be able to stay with this film.
The script doesn't have much memorable in it. Here are the two best lines in the film. Emily, "For two cents, I'd marry a truck driver." J.C. Baldwin, 'And I'd much rather see you give up this heel-clicker now than I would see your heart broken with a divorce at the end of the year."