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"I've watched this musical several times, and I've always enjoyed it. You can't beat Cohan music! Although I understand the story does not really reflect George M. Cohan's life, it's still a wonderful picture. When viewed in historical context, you can understand why the writers emphasized Cohan's patriotic songs and made it look like he was the ultimate patriot (maybe he really was). It was important for Hollywood to reflect the national spirit and inspire patriotism at this time since the U.S. had just entered World War II.\n \n\n\n\tI like the way the conversation with FDR book-ends the movie. This technique makes the movie contemporary and firmly places it in 1942. If the movie had opened with Cohan's birth, the movie would have been a historical biography--a much different movie. Instead, it shows how Cohan's past contributions surely will continue through WW II to bolster the country's patriotism and keep optimism alive.\n \n\n\n\tOne of my favorite scenes is Cagney dancing down the steps of the White House at the end of the movie. To me, this shows that the White House belongs to all U.S. citizens, which is ultimately what Cohan (at least, the one in the movie) would have wanted everyone to know.\n "
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