Review of Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954) by Robert W — 08 Feb 2010

This is one of those movies you can watch over and over and enjoy it every bit as much with each viewing. For this reason I have to give this film 5 stars, in spite of its low budget. So few movies are nearly this entertaining! Oklahoma is right up there for me as well, but the element of fun is more noticeable here.

Seen in the tension with the guys competing for the attention of the girls and their experience of falling in love for the first time. Also in the naive ignorance of snatching them from their homes and holding them hostage through the winter.

But all's well that ends well, even for these misguided lads whose hearts were in the right place. Of course Howard Keel is always excellent, but Jane Powell is powerful as Millie, the voice of reason, illustrating how a strong woman can handle a bunch of unruly men! Only a true cynic would knock this film!