Review of Call Me Madam (1953) by Lauren H — 14 Nov 2010
A very enjoyable piece of fluff with a great cast (O'Connor and Vera Ellen handle the dancing, Merman and Sanders the singing), good music (Irving Berlin), and lots of shininess. Merman walks off with every scene by sheer force of personality and windpipes.
She's well-matched by a completely non-cynical Sanders, smiling more in one film than he does in his entire career up to this point. He also has one hell of a baritone. O'Connor gets some great dance numbers, including one where he smashes a xylophone with his taps.
Only Vera-Ellen seems to be in a thankless role (she was never much of an actress, really), there to dance but prohibited from exercising the comic skills so well-displayed in 'White Christmas'.
Lighter than air, but great fun.
This review of Call Me Madam (1953) was written by Lauren H on 14 Nov 2010.
Call Me Madam has generally received positive reviews.
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