Review of An American in Paris (1951) by Sheila C — 09 Dec 2011
'An American In Paris' is a film that is obviously considerably above the dumbed down sensibilities of the current movie-going demographic. 98 % critic approval down to 77% audience approval, my backside, breasts and the rest of it!! Nothing short of genius performances by Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron and a dance sequence that cost $500,000 back in 1951 that absolutely could not afford to fail.
A scorching, syncopating musical backdrop provided by George Gershwin, a screenplay by Alan Lerner and directed by Vincent Minelli. Funded by MGM with beautiful camera work by Alfred Gilks and John Alton and what you have is a cinematic diamond in every way that matters.
Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron were aflame and I'm afraid to say, in the current generation where to see someone as skilled as these two is akin to a caveman seeing a zippo lighter, I weep for the future.
... Watch it and learn children!!!!!
This review of An American in Paris (1951) was written by Sheila C on 09 Dec 2011.
An American in Paris has generally received positive reviews.
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