Review of Mame (1974) by Derek P — 25 Apr 2004

FOR SHEER CORNY ENJOYMENT I GIVE THIS MOVIE 10POINTS.

This review of Mame (1974) was written by Derek P on 25 Apr 2004.

Mame has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Jay D (276) on 19 Jul 2010

More watered down than the non-musical Auntie Mame and at times feels quite rushed…

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I dont care what the critics say, I don't care what other people say about Lucille Ball in this movie. She's awesome…

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By James H (4,675) on 10 Aug 2005

IT'S A SHAME LUCILLE BALL GOT INVOLVED IN THIS FILM, BECAUSE IT IS A BLACK MARK ON HER LONG CAREER…

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By Gregory W (1,059) on 20 Aug 2008

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By Luis L (106) on 01 Mar 2017

Mame is painful to watch. The jokes that are supposed to be clever and biting come off as being mean when delivered by Lucille Ball…

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By Kyle B (1,653) on 01 Aug 2015

It isn't perfect but there is a lot to love about this movie…

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By Christopher P (712) on 18 Feb 2009

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By Andy N (346) on 22 Jan 2008

I don't know why it took so long for this movie to make it to DVD, but it's long overdue…

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I adore this classic. They say Lucille Ball was not Mame, but I believe she was perfect…

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By Brian K (1,195) on 28 Jul 2009

I love this version more than the original! Lucille Ball is hilarious in this! Quite tongue in cheek! We Need A Little Christmas…

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