"Now you could study Shakespeare and be quite elite,
And you can charm the critics and have nothin' to eat.
Just slip on a banana peel,
The world's at your feet!" Cosmo Brown
I wanted to love this film. I’m glad to report that there are some absolutely brilliant moments. Some of the songs are amazing, both lyrics and choreography. I think that I initially judged this film a bit too harshly based on the Broadway Melody sequence. It’s basically a ten minute digression from the plot that makes no sense what-so-ever. It’s well done, but you just can’t wait for it to be over so that you can get back to the story and characters that you’re already invested in. The film itself is brilliant, but it would be even better if Broadway Melody was 8-10 minutes shorter. Other than that, the songs are all fun and entertaining, both to watch and listen to. The characters are engaging and believable. The film itself is enjoyable and the songs are incredibly catchy. Definitely worth seeing if you have been a fan of musicals in the past. I can see why it’s considered a classic.
Rank: 67
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