Beautiful, moving film.

There is, somehow, an interesting story here, as well as some good acting. There are also some good scenes

There are moments in this movie where the great movie it could've been peek out... They're fleeting, here, but they're worth savoring, and they happen often enough to make it worth your while.

It’s sentimental, ridiculously long and only occasionally funny

Since half the audience doesn't realize that this movie was a remake, let me be the first to announce that it is. Melanie Griffith once again picks a decent role for her to portray. She is not only breath taking like always, she does the role justice and does it well. John Goodman, who made his career as the lovable /devoted husband on the hit series Rosanne, has been known to be funny as well as lovable. Here, Goodman takes a chance by playing a mean / greedy political businessman. He is not only scary at times, but amazing. Since then, Goodman has gone on to do a series of dramatic roles. Born Yesterday is one of his first well done dramatic performances. It was also nice to see Don Johnson and Melanis Griffith in another movie together. Even though they are no longer an item, they have remained friends and kept a good relationship on screen. This is something hard to find in Hollywood.

I'll expect a hailstorm of replies because of this. However--I've seen both film versions AND the play. Here's how they rank:#1 The Play#2 1993 version (and relatively close in caliber to the play)Last--The 1950 version.I love classics, some of them. But having seen the 1950 version, I can't understand what all the fuss was about.Griffith and Johnson both give respectable performances in this film and Paul Verall is not a prototypical Don Johnson role by any stretch of the imagination. SPOILERS ahead--maybe.This is a good update and the supporting cast, including Edward Hermann fill their roles pretty well. It is well-shot and a good '90s view of Washington for a first-timer. The script is okay (and the defenders of the 1950 version will claim--rightly so, that it had good base material to begin with--the play).I would never be so foolhardy as to claim that this version is Oscar-worthy or could ever hope to be Oscar-worthy. But get this--by all rights, the 1950 version doesn't fit in that category either in spite of its cast. The original Billie is pure froth and maybe she's supposed to be but that's not so spectacular or such an over-the-top spoof that it deserved an Oscar (Leslie Anne Warren's blonde mistress in Victor/Victoria comes to mind here). Also, some Oscar-winning roles and Oscar-nominated films (the Olivier Hamlet and the Olivier/Garson Pride and Prejudice; revered cinema from the '30s and '40s respectively) are total trash. The 1950 version of Born Yesterday doesn't fall into that category. I suppose it's just a cautionary tale. At any rate--see this movie. It's enjoyable and funny. Scenes to watch for include--Paul's coaching at the first dinner party and the Amendments song.

Despite the bad reviews this movie received, I didn't think it was that bad. Maybe it's just because it's a remake and it's a known fact that people just don't like remakes. I don't remember ever having encountered a remake that people liked more than the original. And nostalgia for the originals plays a huge part in this, trust me.But I don't think they changed too much of the script, and it's the script which I really liked anyway. While for the other aspects, well, I guess I have to admit that most of the acting wasn't particularly good, the only character I really felt was played with sparkle was Melanie Griffith as Billie.Anyway, it is worth a watch especially if you haven't seen the original version (same title, 1950) in which case you might be kinder on your comments. If you loved the original, don't like remakes, then be cautious!

Putrid remake of the classic play and film about a scrap metal tycoon (a non stop shouting Goodman) turned real estate mogul who pays a Washington newsman (Johnson) to educate his feisty girlfriend (wretched Griffith). This film proves that some treasures should be kept buried and left alone.