While this film was a bit of an emotional rollercoaster for me, I really loved it. I liked that it started in the "present day" and then recounted the important parts of the past that resulted in the events of the present day. At first, I kind of liked Wyn as a character, but by the end of the movie I couldn't stand him. However I really loved Mark's character. It was interesting to see Kitty's character development as the events in her life taught her important lessons. The only part I was confused about was the very beginning, where it depicts the woman on the bus and the suffragettes, as I didn't see how it related to Kitty's character except for her role in the working world. I also liked how the snow globe served as a motif. It was also cool how Kitty's reflection was sort of a character of her own who tried talking some sense into Kitty. I loved the unpredictable aspects of the film, and I was happy with the ending. To go into heavy detail would require spoilers, and this movie is definitely one I do not want to spoil. I would highly recommend this film, and I am very glad I stumbled upon it.
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I loved this movie, and I'd say it's one of my top 10 favorite musicals. While the story is pretty similar to On the Town and Anchors Aweigh, there are also some original aspects to it. I absolutely loved Debbie Reynolds and Russ Tamblyn together, and I think the dynamic between their two characters was one of my favorite parts of the entire film. I also really liked the costumes, songs, and over the top sets. The story has some interesting twists and turns and I liked how the stories of each character became intertwined. In general, the movie has good characters, as well as good casting. Ann Miller gives a great performance in this film. Her dancing talent is very well showcased in the end scene of the film. One of my favorite scenes in the entire film was where Danny and Carol are in the funhouse. The crazy sets as well as their characters made it a very fun scene to watch. While similar to other musicals of the decade, this film is underrated and I would definitely recommend it.
Two pen pals end up being co-workers, unbeknownst to them. While they quarrel in person, they fall in love on paper, and finally figure out the mystery.
I enjoyed watching this movie. It was a good movie, but I didn't love it as much as I thought I would. I think the biggest issue I had was Klara's character. While she explains why she treated Kralik so rudely at the end, I didn't like her personality or the way she approached the situation. I liked the ending, but at the same time I kind of felt like she didn't deserve it. I really liked Kralik (Jimmy Stewart's character), as well as the other characters in the film. I liked the concept and the story was fairly well told. It was frustrating but entertaining waiting for them to figure out they were each others' pen pals, and I liked that it kind of built suspense. I also liked the twist in the middle. While this movie was not my favorite, I did enjoy it and would recommend it. |
AuthorHello fellow film lovers! Just a little bit about me: I love movies from the Old Hollywood era, especially musicals. In general, my movie taste is a bit all over the place. I don't really stick to one genre, as I just watch whatever looks interesting! I look forward to broadening my horizons in terms of film and reviewing them to the best of my ability in an honest way. Reading another passion of mine, and I'm frequently told I have an old soul, so expect to see a lot of older films being reviewed. I hope you can find what you need here! Archives
May 2019
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