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Hollywood in the 40's produced a sizable number of fantastic musicals. This, unfortunately, is not one of them, despite the incredible talent that went into it. It is an average musical with one sequence that is firmly in the fantastic category. Gene Kelly and Frank Sinatra do a fine job in the leads but did the sailor thing even better in such movies as On the Town. The romance and the comedy are not as well polished as in future musicals, either. This movie's fame rests on the fantasy dance sequence, shoe horned in, in which Gene Kelly gets to dance with the animated Jerry (of Tom and Jerry fame). This is beautifully done and it seems a shame to return from the mountain top of this sequence to the valley below to finish the movie. An intesting movie in the careers of Sinatra and Kelly but not great one.
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This movie first introduced me to Frank Sinatra and I have been a fan of his voice ever since. Sinatra is fun to see as Gene Kelly's shy, bookish, best buddy. Sinatra has some swoony numbers. Kelly is fabulous in his always perfect dance sequinces. None better than his dancing with Jerry the Mouse of Tom & Jerry fame (WOW!!). This movie first paired Sinatra & Kelly. Sinatra dances for the first time (Kelly taught him. Now that's a must see for Sinatra fans! Alot of people say that the one low note is Miss Grayson's singing. Her style is not my favorite but she has got a talented voice with some amazing high notes. All in all it's a wonderful comical movie I could watch again and again
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During the 1940's & 50's MGM was the king of TECHNICOLOR musicals. They were colorful, upbeat and lots of fun.
This DVD version of "Anchors Aweigh (1945)" shows us just how beautiful a movie can be. Extras include the making of the Kelly & Jerry (cartoon) dance routine. (an academy award). This movie was extremely long for the 1940's (2 hours) but the color, sets were eye popping. We must also remember this was a post World War II movie & the country was patriotic and happy!!!
Kelly & Sinatra have the talent & chemistry to become a great song & dance team. Hollywood took advantage of this by teaming them in 2 follow on musicals (Take Me Out To The Ball Game (1948) & On the Town (1949).
You'll love this movie. Kelly & Sinatra compliment each other and MGM's colorful musicals are upbeat & fun.
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"Anchor's Aweigh" is a fun little film. It is a musical in the old MGM tradition, with just enough plot to stitch together some good song and dance. Very happy and light hearted, with some memorable tunes. Gene Kelly is his usual brand of great, and it's fun to see Frank Sinatra as a shy, skinny little kid who has no luck with "dames." Certainly not the Frank of his later years.
One of the sweetest moments is Frank singing "Brahm's Lullaby." It is very intimate and nice, coming off better than some of his "star moments." The big symphony numbers, lead by José Iturbi, are well done. "Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2" is outstanding. Gene Kelly dances his way around that Mexican Hat Dance, and, of course, does his famous shuffle with Jerry the Mouse.
The DVD is actually well packed and worth the purchase. There is a little "Making of..." segment regarding the Jerry the Mouse sequence. This is an excerpt from Patrick Stewart's "When the Lion Roared" MGM documentary. There are movie trailers for "On The Town" and "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" in addition to the feature attraction.
Altogether a very nice package for a fun film.
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An incredible film, as is usually the case with Gene Kelly's work. Notable numbers by Frank include "I Fall In Love Too Easily" and his three numbers with Gene: "We Hate To Leave", "I begged Her" and "If You Knew Suzie". However, the inclusion of the annoying Kathryn Grayson does lend for some loss in enjoyment. Her frightfully overly-operatic voice can be immensely spine-chilling and her forced acting leaves much to be desired.
The highlight of Anchors Aweigh would have to be Gene Kelly! Swoon...*thud*. Gorgeous as ever, one cannot help but fall in love with the way Gene converses with Lola on the phone! The famous boxer shorts scene has Gene prancing about for a good minute or two in his boxers, and that is enough to send any female fan of Gene up the ceiling into Gene-heaven! His "the worry song" with animation Jerry the mouse is as thrilling and charming as a number can possibly get. Also, his dance solos which include the "Mexican hat dance" and also the fantasy romance dance, are simply marvellous. A must for any musical fan, and essential for anyone who dares to call herself or himself a Gene Kelly affecionado!
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