7/10
Far better than its reputation suggests
3 July 2020
There was a time I would have watched this movie and joined in the choir of voices trashing it. Thankfully I'm way past that time. I admit it's not a perfect movie but I like it a lot. It's a fun homage to the Astaire and Rogers style of musicals from the 1930s. The many Cole Porter songs are enjoyable to listen regardless of the quality of the singers. For the record I don't think they're bad. I especially love the vintage set designs, wardrobe, cars, etc. It really makes the style of the period come alive. It's all just so lovely to look at. This is far from Peter Bogdanovich's best film but it is my favorite work of his. Call it a guilty pleasure if you want but I think it's a very upbeat entertaining movie that most people with obstruction-free derrières will enjoy.
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