Review of High Society (1956) by M M — 21 Aug 2008

The Philadelphia Story is so much better. This is not a bad remake tho.

This review of High Society (1956) was written by M M on 21 Aug 2008.

High Society has generally received positive reviews.

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By Christopher S (2,154) on 12 Feb 2012

A very good film, though it is not as great as the Philadelphia Story with Katharine Hepburn, Jimmy Stewart, and Cary Grant…

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By David C (2,598) on 26 Dec 2013

A brilliant cast, superb score and sublime timing make this musical version of the wonderful Philadelphia Story one of the best Hollywood musicals…

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By Samuel G (158) on 12 Feb 2012

At its best while the snappy dialogue is flying in the first half, High Society ends up going downhill when the plot gets convoluted yet underdeveloped…

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By Greg W (4,011) on 05 Mar 2012

Only for the Cole Porter's music. and for the beauty of Grace Kelly (was she always that thin?). and for the voice of Frank Sinatra…

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By Sarah C (1,146) on 01 Apr 2012

It's often the case that when 'serious' films with 'proper' stories are turned into musicals, they lose whatever substance or intelligence…

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By Michael D (2,363) on 05 Mar 2012

Only for the Cole Porter's music. and for the beauty of Grace Kelly (was she always that thin?). and for the voice of Frank Sinatra…

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By Marina S (53) on 15 Apr 2011

Superb!! grace kelly, eterna diva <3…

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By Joel A (1,152) on 22 Oct 2013

In many ways this is an all singing all colour version of the Philadelphia Story made 16 years earlier but this film has its strengths…

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By David F (1,889) on 17 Mar 2013

Yes, it's a remake of The Philadelphia Story but it shows how far Grace Kelly developed from High Noon…

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By Pave M (151) on 04 Nov 2010

The things that work well work better in The Philadelphia Story, and the songs aren't particularly memorable…

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