The only reason to recommend this fluffy film is the great works of Irving Berlin. The fact that Berlin wrote the score and songs for the musical makes it the more impressive. Some film musicals pick the ideal songs from the existing works of a song writer.
Other than that, there is not much to the film. The art direction is disappointing for a MGM film musical, despite of its huge budget. The film provides some mild humours.
Betty Hutton is a talented actress and singer, but she don't have the right acting range for the role (Her over-acting gets annoying sometimes) and the perfect vocal range for the songs (Her rendition of the songs is slightly below satisfactory. Comparing her with Ethel Merman and Judy Garland makes the casting of Hutton for the title role more regrettable). Beside, she don't have much chemistry with her co-stars. Howard Keel has a great singing voice, but doesn't display much of his acting talent.
Give this film a try if you like musicals.
Other than that, there is not much to the film. The art direction is disappointing for a MGM film musical, despite of its huge budget. The film provides some mild humours.
Betty Hutton is a talented actress and singer, but she don't have the right acting range for the role (Her over-acting gets annoying sometimes) and the perfect vocal range for the songs (Her rendition of the songs is slightly below satisfactory. Comparing her with Ethel Merman and Judy Garland makes the casting of Hutton for the title role more regrettable). Beside, she don't have much chemistry with her co-stars. Howard Keel has a great singing voice, but doesn't display much of his acting talent.
Give this film a try if you like musicals.