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10 Mar, 2010
One of the Great MGM Musicals
Any musical featuring Astaire, Garland and Kelly in their prime, and directed in color by Vincente Minelli is bound to be a hit. And this one certainly was.
With Garland emerging into womanhood, we see a glimpse of her vocal magnetism and comic genius in a musical number spoofing movie stars. Astaire has several big numbers, including the incredible oriental ballet with Lucille Bremer. We see Astaire for the first and only time in oriental makeup and garb; the dancers costumed in red against a blue-purple set is typical Minnelli--magnificent contrast and artwork. And the Kelly-Astaire duet is their only serious dancing together in their careers (discounting That's Entertainment which occurred well past their active years). The video quality is like being at the movies--especially if you watch it on your HD-enhanced blu-ray player.
18 Mar, 2020
Excellent
excellent. thanks.
11 Mar, 2010
One of the Best Musicals
The jacket of this 2-disk DVD says "the greatest of the movie musicals." I don't know if it is the greatest. After all, it doesn't have Astaire in his prime--and it doesn't have Judy Garland. Not that it doesn't have a lot of great things.
Notably a couple of great numbers of Fred with long-legged Cyd Charisse--with those fabulous Minelli sets. Then there's the famous "Triplets" number--three hams dancing on their knees. And Fred's shoe shine number, where they found a real shoe shine kid in NY who could actually dance! And the wonderful Jack Buchanan duetting with Fred--and holding his own. And finally the "That's Entertainment" gem which has become the National Anthem of musicals. Did I mention the Minnelli sets? The fabulous colors and artwork--especially in the Buchanon character's house when Fred first meets Cyd. The box stages, the bright red walls, etc.--much like Minnelli's own house, according to Liza Minnelli in her movie commentary with singer Michael Feinstein. There is also a documentary on the making of the movie and another on Vincente Minnelli in the 2nd DVD.
The digitalized video quality is excellent--movie theater quality--especially played on a blu ray player which upgrades the resolution to near HD.
This is a great musical, but I can't say it's my all-time favorite--or the best.
I mean, has anyone ever seen Fred's movies with Ginger in the 30s--especially Swing Time and Top Hat? And the ones with Rita Hayworth and Garland in the 40s?
Astaire was still great in the 50s, but he was just a bit past his incredible prime. And we haven't even mentioned Gene Kelly's great movies.