Not a great Fred Astaire musical. He was perfection in every step. But Judy Garland, while good, looked wooden in her dancing alongside his genius. The best number was the drum dance which was right in the beginning. Almost all flat from there. Great to watch Astaire (as always) and Ann Miller is an exceptional dancer but overall the film lacks a certain joie de vivre. Maybe that it's set in 1912. I dunno. Or that there's more pizazz and not so much elegance. Second time I have seen this, first time in at least 10 years, not sure I'll ever seen it again... although because it's an Astaire film, I just might be tempted. As a man, watching men dance I can do without, but when it comes to a certain few, it's amazing to see such perfection and Fred Astaire is perhaps the best of the best!
6.4 / 10 stars
--Zoooma, a Kat Pirate Screener
6.4 / 10 stars
--Zoooma, a Kat Pirate Screener