Review of The Barkleys of Broadway (1949) by Carmela " — 02 Nov 2011
Such a wonderful movie - everything was perfect about it! The dancing was magical, the drama so moving, the music breathtaking (Dig those Oscar Levant pieces! I literally got energized by his rendition of Tchaikovsky).
Fred and Ginger were a perfect pair; their love, hate, and teasing were adorable and sharp. The plot kept up with the music, balancing neither too much. Ginger's drama scene almost brought me to tears, even though I didn't understand the language of her speech.
And Levant's wise-cracks and truly brilliant talent really left an impression with me. Fred, as always, sparkles with dancing perfection and a few lovely vocal numbers. A beautiful movie all around! As the final Fred/Ginger pairing, it shows that "you can't take [the magic] away" and that these two will never stop dancing in our hearts.
This review of The Barkleys of Broadway (1949) was written by Carmela " on 02 Nov 2011.
The Barkleys of Broadway has generally received positive reviews.
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