Review of On the Town (1949) by Kevin R — 08 Dec 2015
New York, New York, it's a wonderful town.
Three Navy officers are dropped off in Manhattan for one day of shore leave. The men want to avoid women and see the city, but love and girls fall in their laps no matter where they go. Will the men come and go like they have so many other ports, or will New York hold a special place in their hearts?
"You can milk me dry.".
Stanley Donen (Charade, Blame it on Rio, and Funny Face) and Gene Kelly (Singin in the Rain, Gigot, and On the Town) collaborate to deliver On the Town. The storyline for this picture is just okay and the musical numbers were average. The acting was first rate and the script is solid. The cast includes Frank Sinatra, Gene Kelly, Jules Munshin, Betty Garrett, Ann Miller, and Alice Pearce.
"She's a frail, flower like creature.".
A large number of Frank Sinatra pictures were recently added to the online Netflix queue and I had to add of them to my wish list. This wasn't as good as other Sinatra gems, but it was entertaining and fun. Some sequences were better than others, but this is a must see for classic genre fans.
"I know you'd come back. They all come back.".
Grade: C+/B-.
This review of On the Town (1949) was written by Kevin R on 08 Dec 2015.
On the Town has generally received positive reviews.
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