ROYAL WEDDING (Released to Theaters USA 1951)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.2|5.0 Starsìììì  Royal Wedding—perfect family watch—has a misleading title. Watch for terrific Fred Astaire dance routines. The pacing is well done in this film. The presentation and portrayal are very well done.  Film poster courtesy of Google Images Storyline A stage performing duo, a man and his sister, travel the world to perform song/dance routines.  Additional Thanks Thank you to Director Stanley Donen for directing effort. Thank you to Producer Arthur Freed for making the film possible. Cast includes Fred Astaire, Jane Powell, Peter Lawford, Sarah Churchill, Keenan Wynn, and Albert Sharpe Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? Yes. A great watch for families that accesses the talents of Fred Astaire, Jane Powell, and Peter Lawford to tell a great story that is both clean and conducted well. Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers

ARABESQUE (Released to Theaters USA 1966)

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.9|5.0 Starsììì  Arabesque—potential not realized—cannot hold the initial interest generated in the first scenes throughout the movie.  It tries to be like a 007 James Bond story but doesn't quite get there. While Gregory Peck's professionalism carries the story, Sophia Loren's lack of maturity makes her struggle in her initial scenes. She stabilizes during the latter half of the movie. The movie earns a watch as light afternoon entertainment.   Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images Storyline Decoding hieroglyphics and unraveling the meaning of the words against a spy background while endeavoring to know who is good and who is bad is the major theme of this movie.  Additional Thanks  Thank you to Director Stanley Donen for directing effort. Thank you to Producer Stanley Donen for making the film possible, Cast includes Gregory Peck, Sophia Loren, Alan Badel, and Kieron Moore.  Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Maybe. It is a suitable espionage thriller but needs improvement in portrayal and storyline.

 

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SINGIN' IN THE RAIN (Theatrical Release USA 1952)

 Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.3|5.0 Starsìììì 

Singin' in the Rain—classic ‘oldie’—shows how Hollywood transitioned between silent films to ‘talkies’. Both music and dancing are superb and are still viable for today’s 2022-2023 audience. It’s worth at least one watch. Good work for all involved. 

Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images 

Storyline 

Friends celebrate life and careers together through music and dance. 

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Directors Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen for directing effort. Thank you to Producer Arthur Freed for making the film possible. Cast includes:  Gene Kelly, Donald O’Connor, Debbie Reynolds, Jean Hagen, Millard Mitchell, and Cyd Charisse. 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Yes. This is a good film and worth watching . It's about making movies which is great for movie enthusiasts and film makers. Good work for all involved. 

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