Review of Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954) by Matt M — 25 Dec 2013
A much loved classic musical from the golden age of the genre. The music and aura of genres of the time overshadows how bizarre the story truly is. This is a film about woodsmen coming up with a plan to kidnap their ladies and make wives out of them.
Obviously, the townspeople have something to say against it, but they find the rural ways of matchmaking employed by these rogues actually have an effect on these respectable broads. Much loved songs are scattered around, as well creative and lively music numbers that oppose the characteristic imagery of stereotypes.
In fact, in spite of all these cinematic contraddictions that are presented in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, it all seems so natural, credible, sensical and presented in a graceful manner. Some aspects of the film have not aged well, yet this is a fun and happy flick directed by Donen, a reliable director of celluloid musicals.
This review of Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954) was written by Matt M on 25 Dec 2013.
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers has generally received very positive reviews.
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