Do you ever ask yourself, what is a definition of a best friend? What are its characteristics? Who is your best friend? Is this someone who is always by your side, who knows you as good as himself/herself, who isn't afraid to be honest, is it a person, an animal, a bird? There are no rules.
This beautiful movie introduces us to an unusual type of friendship, a friendship that most of the times ends before people reach certain age. This is about imaginary friends.
There is no need to go into detail about its plot. The most important thing is to be introduced to Elwood P. Dowd, a 42-year old man, whose best friend causes several problems to the people around Elwood, making him the main attraction in his town. Meet Elwood's best friend. It is Harvey, a giant invisible rabbit who spends each day with Elwood and is visible only to Elwood. This small (!) fact guides you through this warm and funny movie, leading its protagonists into a series of misunderstandings and unforgettable situations.
You won't forget Elwood's way of communicating and socialising with people, especially some of his sentences. In a real life situation you would definitely react the same way people in the movie do, but while watching it you can't stop laughing and you don't look at Elwood as a crazy person. He is so loveable, warmhearted, sees only good in people and has that child naivity that you simply must grow fond of him from the very first minute of the movie.
There is a list of great characters in this movie, from Elwood's paranoid sister Veta and her (in search for a husband) daughter to the psychiatry clinic faculty that play a big role in the movie's dynamic. They all get lost in all these situations caused by Dowd's calm temper and nonchalant behaviour.
If you want a feel good movie, with a list of humerous situations, unforgettable characters and a smart scenario you won't regret by giving Harvey a chance :)
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