Review of High Society (2014) by Jon A — 30 Sep 2007

Frank & Bing together just screams "style" and Grace Kelly never looked better. Great script, great songs, great characters... great movie.

This review of High Society (2014) was written by Jon A on 30 Sep 2007.

High Society has generally received positive reviews.

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

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

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By Hannah D (723) on 27 Feb 2012

I've heard the party song in this soo many times I was so excited to hear/see it in it's original context…

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This remake of the far-superior 1940 version has its ups and downs, despite the two greatest musical legends of America singing memorable duets…

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Philadelphia Story is so much better on every level…

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By Samuel G (158) on 12 Feb 2012

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