Although other people who have left comments complain how moronic this film was, I actually find it quite entertaining and pleasing. As I am not a critically acclaimed critic, I am the average movie-watcher, and I as sit here and read these comments, I think about how these people can say those dreadful things. They do have their own opinions, I might add, but mine differs significantly from theirs.
Personally, I thought that this movie was funny. Others have thought the comedy was trite, but although it's not hysterical, there are some laughable parts. I have to admit, some of the humor was stale, but I wouldn't go so far as saying all of it was, as I wouldn't say all of it was rib-tickling.
Ruby Keeler's dancing is spectacular -- contrary to what some have said. How could she have been on Broadway if she wasn't that amazing? I'm a dancer, and to be on that stage is much remarkable. Granted, she wasn't an Academy Award-winner actress, but she wasn't gut-wrenching horrible. Her dancing makes up for it.
The music is so-so...it wasn't the greatest, except for "I Only Have Eyes for You." The numbers were amazing, though, and I especially loved the number with all the Ruby Keeler's. That was fantastic! "The Girl at the Ironing Board" was interesting, though Joan Blondell was a sinfully bad singer.
The only problem I did have with this movie is the show scenes. It's supposed to be on the stage, and you're watching it like you're in the audience, but -- clearly, Hollywood was thinking elaborately, and not sensible. There are parts in the musical that are unbelieving because those parts could never happen on stage, in front of human eyes without a curtain closing beforehand and after. People who've seen this movie -- you know clearly which parts I'm talking about. It's supposed to be on stage, but it could never happen! It's impossible unless they all knew magic! Overall, the movie isn't a bomb. It isn't award-winning, but all the less very entertaining and charming. I had fun during it, and unless you absolutely hate musicals, Guy Kibbee, Ruby Keeler, Dick Powell, Joan Blondell, or all of the above -- you'll enjoy it, I guarantee it.
Personally, I thought that this movie was funny. Others have thought the comedy was trite, but although it's not hysterical, there are some laughable parts. I have to admit, some of the humor was stale, but I wouldn't go so far as saying all of it was, as I wouldn't say all of it was rib-tickling.
Ruby Keeler's dancing is spectacular -- contrary to what some have said. How could she have been on Broadway if she wasn't that amazing? I'm a dancer, and to be on that stage is much remarkable. Granted, she wasn't an Academy Award-winner actress, but she wasn't gut-wrenching horrible. Her dancing makes up for it.
The music is so-so...it wasn't the greatest, except for "I Only Have Eyes for You." The numbers were amazing, though, and I especially loved the number with all the Ruby Keeler's. That was fantastic! "The Girl at the Ironing Board" was interesting, though Joan Blondell was a sinfully bad singer.
The only problem I did have with this movie is the show scenes. It's supposed to be on the stage, and you're watching it like you're in the audience, but -- clearly, Hollywood was thinking elaborately, and not sensible. There are parts in the musical that are unbelieving because those parts could never happen on stage, in front of human eyes without a curtain closing beforehand and after. People who've seen this movie -- you know clearly which parts I'm talking about. It's supposed to be on stage, but it could never happen! It's impossible unless they all knew magic! Overall, the movie isn't a bomb. It isn't award-winning, but all the less very entertaining and charming. I had fun during it, and unless you absolutely hate musicals, Guy Kibbee, Ruby Keeler, Dick Powell, Joan Blondell, or all of the above -- you'll enjoy it, I guarantee it.