A Post-War Peek at the Bombed Out Germany and its Beleaguered and Confused Populace. Gene Kelly is Adequate in a Non-Singing-Dancing Role, but it is Piere Angelie that all Eyes are Transfixed.
The Real Star is the On-Location Vista of the Snow-Capped Mountains, the Devastated Streets and Buildings, and Hitler's Home.
There are some Poignant and Profound Scenes, like the one with the Family and Kids that moved into an Abandon Building. Angelie's Cynical Dialog of Loss and Circumstance, and the Musical Numbers are Interesting Satire.
The Plot is an Average Account of Smuggling and Nazi Wannabees and Holder's On, but the Film doesn't manage much Suspense or Action. Overall Worth a Watch for the Aforementioned but the Movie Plays it Safe in a lot of ways.
Gene Kelly's Detractors are Inconsiderate and Cruel. He won't Win any Awards for His Dramatics, but is No Better or Worse than His Second Tier Peers in that Department. There may be One Love Scene too many, and His Co-Star's Depression is Overwrought at times. Still this has its moments and is a Fine Production.
The Real Star is the On-Location Vista of the Snow-Capped Mountains, the Devastated Streets and Buildings, and Hitler's Home.
There are some Poignant and Profound Scenes, like the one with the Family and Kids that moved into an Abandon Building. Angelie's Cynical Dialog of Loss and Circumstance, and the Musical Numbers are Interesting Satire.
The Plot is an Average Account of Smuggling and Nazi Wannabees and Holder's On, but the Film doesn't manage much Suspense or Action. Overall Worth a Watch for the Aforementioned but the Movie Plays it Safe in a lot of ways.
Gene Kelly's Detractors are Inconsiderate and Cruel. He won't Win any Awards for His Dramatics, but is No Better or Worse than His Second Tier Peers in that Department. There may be One Love Scene too many, and His Co-Star's Depression is Overwrought at times. Still this has its moments and is a Fine Production.