Review of Funny Face (1932) by Arianeta L — 26 Sep 2009

"Funny Face is an American musical film released in 1957 in VistaVision Technicolor, with assorted songs by George and Ira Gershwin. The film was written by Leonard Gershe and directed by Stanley Donen. It stars Audrey Hepburn, Fred Astaire, and Kay Thompson. Richard Avedon designed the opening title sequence and consulted on the film, and Bill Avery was the still photographer. Contrary to common belief, only four of the songs are from 1927 Broadway musical production of the same name".

I watched this musical many times and every time It make me feel very happy. Fred Astaire plays a fashion photographer based on real-life cameraman Richard Avedon. The story finds Astaire's character turning Jo Stockton (Audrey Hepburn) into a chic Paris model. "Think Pink!" is a great opening musical number, bursts off the screen, choreographed in a way that still seems modern to a contemporary audience.

One of the very best scenes of the film for me is the one and only solo uforgettable dance sequence of Audrey Hebpurn movie career, a jazzy satire of interpretative dance set in a typically smoky Paris nightclub.

Funny Face is bright, infectious entertainment with some very imaginative photographic work and great shoots in Paris.

But still is a musical, and showcases some of very well known songs written by George and Ira Gershwin, including "Bonjour Paris", "So Wonderful, So Marvelous", and "I Love Your Funny Face".