Review of Carefree (1938) by Mark M — 04 Feb 2009

One of my favorite Astaire/Rogers films now. It's actually really funny with great dancing and a great comedic plot (albeit too quick a resolve). Memorables: Astaire's amazing solo at the golf driving range; Rogers' uninhibited and wacky pranks; the pair dancing seemed more athletic (thinking of Rogers' jumping around Astaire's leg propped on a table); The Yam was cute and charming; the hypnosis dance was cute and actually relevant!; and overall I was just too charmed by Rogers, her moves, her wit, and even by her wardrobe (i like the heart with arrows shirt worn to her 2nd appointment with Astaire).

Not too much I can complain about other than the story came to an end all too quickly and I felt sorry for his friend whom he just stole the girl from! What an ass...Also interesting to note, probably the first movie i've seen Rogers more interested in Astaire than the other way around.

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