Review of Stormy Weather (1943) by Jakki J — 31 Jan 2011
The plot may be thin in this all-black musical, but instead it focuses on big budget numbers featuring some of the hottest acts of the time. And what performances they give! Lena Horne, Bill "Bojangles" Robinson and Fats Waller are stunning, but the absolute highlight is the finale.
It truly begins with Horne's emotional rendition of "Stormy Weather", but heats up when Cab Calloway takes the stage, along with the brilliant Nicholas Brothers. This number features some of the best foot work ever to grace the screen, and coming from a huge Gene Kelly fan like myself, that's saying a lot.
The song, "Jumpin' Jive", will make you want to do just that!
This review of Stormy Weather (1943) was written by Jakki J on 31 Jan 2011.
Stormy Weather has generally received positive reviews.
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