So Steven Spielberg is remaking “Harvey”. I guess he’s looking to direct something “unplugged”, after the high-tech heavy “Tin Tin”. And what could be more anti-tech then a story of an invisible rabbit that doesn’t exist.
Although I think “Harvey” is too small scale for Spierlberg, I do believe he’ll make it a charmer. Spielberg likes to tap into the Capra within himself and tell the tales of a heartfelt Americana. “Harvey”, I believe, will be in the vein of “Terminal” (and I loved “Terminal”. I’m alone in this, right?).
Which also makes sense that “Harvey” will reteam Spielberg and Tom Hanks in the Jimmy Stewart role, no? Hanks and Spielberg share the yearning for old-fashion movie-making, and there has to be said that Henry Koster, the director of 1950 film (adapted from Mary Chase’s play) under-directed the movie, which still plays fine, due to Stewart’s charm and the power of the writing.
If not Hanks, who’ll play Elwood P. Dowd, the sweet natured eccentric who believes he’s best friend is a 6 foot invisible rabbit? I nominate Steve Carrel. You?