The dancing is top notch and the movie just oozes a sheer joy that is contagious. The only problem is that the songs, with the exception of a handful, are somewhat lackluster. "Modern Man" is borderline embarassing.
But it's worth watching for Bett Garrett's horny cabbie alone.
This review of On the Town (1949) was written by Chris C on 13 Jan 2008.
On the Town has generally received positive reviews.
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