Review of Meet Me in St. Louis (1944) by Matt G — 17 Dec 2016

This is a walking-talking Rockwell painting, a year-in-the-life of the Smiths, a lovely and lively American family. Sure, the "Merry Little Xmas" scene is incredibly affecting, but it's far from alone.

Garland is wonderful, with a voice that is unmatched; Ames gives subtle layers of hard-nosed, dim-witted, fully present & completely loving; & Tootie is the definition of a scene stealer, a girl refusing to fit into gender norms.

A technicolor classic with bright songs, charming humor, perfect emotions, and big characters.