Review of An American in Paris (1951) by Katie P — 20 Sep 2007
I kept trying to like it, but I just couldn't. Roger Ebert was on the nose when he said the movie, "is essentially a clothesline on which to hang recycled Gershwin songs...and a corny story...
" I have always found Gershwin enormously tiresome; the only number for which his music was suited was the pianist's dream sequence, which would have been great if it hadn't gone on for far too long (like all Gershwin songs do).
The closing ballet sequence was, admittedly, impressive. Leslie Caron can dance, but she can't act. Oscar Levant is amusing, but dated. The only redeeming characteristic was, predictably, Gene Kelly's dancing and singing, which was great.
This review of An American in Paris (1951) was written by Katie P on 20 Sep 2007.
An American in Paris has generally received positive reviews.
Was this review helpful?
