Summary

KJ Apa plays the ‘Mr. Smith Goes to Washington’ star in a fawning melodrama that mimics Stewart’s persona, but struggles to find his soul There’s a moment in the James Stewart biopic “Jimmy” that stands out, and probably not in the way the filmmakers’ intended. It’s the scene where the iconic star of “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington” and “It’s a Wonderful Life” breaks down during World War II, torn between his image as an American ideal and his inability to live up to that standard in real life.

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