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Will they get those 'Sobbin Women'

Advantages: A good easy going family musical
Disadvantages: non that I can see

~~ Seven Brides for Seven Brothers ~~ This has to be one of my favourite musicals and is most definitely one of the classics of the 1950's. I love the Baritone voice of Howard Keel and the innocent charm of Jane Powell who also happens to have a wonderful voice. The film was based on a short story by Stephen Vincent Benet called 'The Sobbin' Women' and was adapted by the husband and wife team Albert Hackett and Frances Goodrich alongside Dorothy ...
...the title A Bride for Seven Brothers was put forward, it was felt that this title was a little bit suggestive and so they came up with the title Seven Brides for Seven Brothers were chosen. The producer Jack Cummings got Stanley Donan to direct the movie, Stanley previous hits with Singin' in the Rain and On The Town both successful movies. Cummings really wanted to do the movie completely on location, but MGM had other ideas, they only thought of ...

arnoldhenryrufus 03.09.2006 · Read full review
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Review of Seven Brides For Seven Brothers (DVD)

Fantastically Good Fun

Advantages: great songs
Disadvantages: none

...her usual finery as accident-prone Calamity Jane and Howard Keel stars fabulously as 'wild' Bill Hicock. This musical includes a good many brilliant musical songs, including 'deadwood stage', 'black hills of dakota', and the popular solo from Doris Day, 'secret love', It starts out as Calamity being in love with the character Danny, who's love is unrequited, and once a newcomer is in town (brought by calamity to perform in the town's theatre), the ...

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Review of Calamity Jane (DVD)

What a glorious feeling..

Advantages: Catchy, bright, cheerful and surprisingly funny
Disadvantages: Its a musical: this will be enough for some

Singin' In the Rain (1952) 103 Minutes Dir: Stanley Donen, Gene Kelly. Starring: Gene Kelly, Donald O'Connor, Debbie Reynolds, Jean Hagen I should've subtitled this 'I don't like musicals, but' As a rule, I'd give most films where the lead bursts into song a wide berth. For me, a film is credible (and therefore enjoyable) if you can believe in what is unfolding on the screen. How can you suspend belief if the actors suddenly start singing Cole ...
...instance my girlfriend cajoled me to watching 'Rent'. Don't get me wrong: it's worthy, serious stuff, but I had to turn it off after five minutes. Personally, I am no musicals expert. Wouldn't be able to be analyse one on technical details alone. However, if a musical entertains me (like Mamma Mia did), it gets my seal of approval and I'd watch it repeatedly. 'Singin' In The Rain' certainly fits the bill. Even a philistine like me can enjoy the ...

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Review of Singin' In The Rain (DVD)

Let's Go Singin' In The Rain

Advantages: Great story, feel good factor, lot's of actions, light hearted, easy to follow
Disadvantages: None that I can think of

Singin In The Rain is a fantastic comedy with memorable songs that stick in your mind long after the film has ended. Masterfully created to bring attention to the action within this film. Singin In The Rain is an interesting film that combines dance and movement with musical pieces. It is cleverly written with camera angles and other special effects that make the dancing come to life. Each actor is able to combine a number of talents including dance, ...
...unlike you see nowadays. The all round performer reflects the time that this film was written because actors were trained then in all areas of performance. For anyone who loves musical type films they will probably love this film and want to add it to their collection. Equally this makes a fantastic gift for the lover of musical films. If you are feeling down and want something to make you smile then this is the right kind of film to watch. It is ...

Mickie26 20.10.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Singin' In The Rain (DVD)

What a song and dance!

Advantages: lovely family film
Disadvantages: none

...and none more so than Singin' in the Rain starring Gene Kelly, Donald O'Connor and Debbie Reynolds. This lovely film has got it all - romance, comedy and lots of great singing and dancing along with a couple of downpours for good measure! I recently received the DVD of this film for my birthday and the other day we all sat down as a family to watch this great film. Even my four year old daughter really enjoyed it! Singin' in the Rain (made in 1952) ...
...Don Lockwood (Gene Kelly) and Lina Lamont (Jean Hagen) are big silent movie stars. However, when the movie production company starts to make talking pictures there is a big problem because it soon transpires that Lina's voice is terrible. No one knows what to do about this until Don meets the beautiful Cathy Seldon (Debbie Reynolds). She is also an actress, on the stage, and Don's great friend Cosmo (Donald O'Connor) comes up with the idea that Cathy ...

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Review of Singin' In The Rain (Special Edition) (DVD)