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Summary: "Gilda are you Decent?" ...."who me?"
Review: Gilda is a timless classic aboutlove, betrayl, murder. Rita hayworth plays the title role Gilda a smart and sexy and devilsh femme fatal. who married for money not love, her life is all peachy until she goes to her new home to discover her husbands new right man comes into her life. Gilda realizes it's a man from her past it's her love who she wronged Johnny played by Glenn Ford. Johnny is a con man. a secret attraction builds between them. when gildas husband disappears they build on their heat and marries but johnny is hiding his love and wants to punish her. By the ending of the film they find there love for each other and a shocking secret is revealed that shakes them and might destroy there new love. this movie is sexy and fun and has one of the most beauitful women ever to grace the sliver screen Rita hayworth with that Red hair and swinging hips that tight black silk dress and long black gloves moving as she sings put the blame on mame. and delivers a dazzling performance as the enticing temptress Gilda, Hayworth is perfection In the story of Gilda ther will never be another like gilda..we should say the same about Rita Hayworth.
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Summary: Film Noir Classic.
Review: Gilda is a very suspenseful film that will keep you guessing. It is a must for any Rita Hayworth fan. She sizzles on the screen. Glen Ford also gives what I believe is one of his best performances. It is a wonderful film.
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Summary: Mame's not the only one to blame--or thank
Review: Hayworth, in her most famous role, is the flaming-red wife of wartime Argentine "businessman" George Macready, who keeps her on a very short leash. Good thing: as she admits, "If I were a ranch they'd call me the 'Bar None'." Glenn Ford is hired as her bodyguard; trouble is, Glenn and Rita still keep old torches smouldering for one another. This very strange movie, which wanders between Buenos Aires and Montevideo, bristles with unspoken meanings: for instance, the strong suggestion of a homosexual attraction between Ford and Macready. Gilda offers some of the most chiseled and overwrought dialogue in postwar movies (no mean achievement). While most fans tune into this movie for Hayworth's all-out tackling of the title role, more interesting is Glenn Ford's early foray into film noir; he would become one of its most emblematic icons, culminating in Fritz Lang's 1953 The Big Heat.
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Summary: Mame's not the only one to blame--or thank
Review: Hayworth, in her most famous role, is the flaming-red wife of wartime Argentine "businessman" George Macready, who keeps her on a very short leash. Good thing: as she admits, "If I were a ranch they'd call me the 'Bar None'." Glenn Ford is hired as her bodyguard; trouble is, Glenn and Rita still keep old torches smouldering for one another. This very strange movie, which wanders between Buenos Aires and Montevideo, bristles with unspoken meanings: for instance, the strong suggestion of a homosexual attraction between Ford and Macready. Gilda offers some of the most chiseled and overwrought dialogue in postwar movies (no mean achievement). While most fans tune into this movie for Hayworth's all-out tackling of the title role, more interesting is Glenn Ford's early foray into film noir; he would become one of its most emblematic icons, culminating in Fritz Lang's 1953 The Big Heat.
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Summary: Every Woman's Guilty Pleasure, Even A Feminist's
Review: I don't care what initials follow your name, JD, MD, PhD. This movie will hit you right in the solar plexus no matter how PC and "with it" you are. It was made in the '40s, starring Rita Hayworth and Glen Ford, of all people, who normally I like in nothing! I also usually despise movies where the hero and heroine hate one another until the last few minutes of the movie or book. Well, just throw the rule books out with "Gilda." This film has chemistry with a capital "C". Sex appeal and the fate of those couples "meant to be" exudes from every frame of it. Rita Hayworth as Gilda is utterly gorgeous and desirable while Glen Ford as Johnny makes all other men pale in comparison. She's married to his boss who owns a casino-nightclub in South America. However, there will be no Gilda disappearing in the night skies with her husband as there was in "Casablanca." These two lovers aren't that noble. Instead, they verge on being outright scoundrels! Frankly, I never even thought Hayworth was much of a singer and dancer until I saw her perform "Put The Blame On Mame" in this film. Wow! I ate humble pie on that one. I have this on video and I've lost count of how many times I've seen it, starting in my viewing as a pre-teenager. Now I'm seriously thinking about getting it in DVD. You can never have too much "Gilda." My advice: don't even fight it; trash out tonight in total pleasure with "Gilda." You might as well buy it as once will never be enough.
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Summary: Put The Blame On Mame!
Review: I just watched this movie last night and I LOVED it! I think that 'Chinatown' got a lot of it's inspiration from this movie...if you liked 'Chinatown', you'll love 'Gilda'! This movie is probably the quintessential femme fatale film noir. The dialouge is awesome. It's so film noir! Rita Hayworth is wonderful in this movie. This is probably her best film. The costumes are very nice. Even the guys dress cool in this film! This is one of the best film noir movies ever made-- it's right up there with 'Double Indemnity' and 'Matlese Falcon'! WATCH THIS MOVIE!
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Summary: There Never Was A Girl Like Gilda!
Review: I've made the mistake of only thinking of Rita Hayworth as a pin up model, in the tradition of Betty Grable. I knew Rita Hayworth was famous, but I just thought she was known for her looks. When I first saw "Gilda" I realized there was more to her than meets the eye. She was a talented actress. And to many filmbuffs she will always remain as "Gilda".
"Gilda" starts out with Johnny Farrell (Glenn Ford) working for a casino owner,Ballin Mundson (George Macready). They both try to make sure the money comes in, but never leaves. Soon Mundson goes out of town, leaving Johnny in charge, when he returns, Johnny finds out that Mundson not only brought a woman back with him, but, he's married! Now, this goes against their rule of woman don't mix with gambling. But, there's more to it than just that. Gilda and Johnny don't seem to get along. And soon Mundson gets a bit suspicious as why these two hate each other so much. He finds out they were lovers! This has turned Johnny into a broken man and has turned Gilda into a lush who feels no love for any man.
"Gilda" was many highpoints that make this a must to watch. First there's Hayworth's acting. Macready as usual is entertaining to watch as the villian, something he was use to playing. And the directing by Charles Vidor isn't bad either. But, the one real reason you have to watch this movie is for Hayworth's dance to "Put the Blame on Mame", and the guitar version. Plus everyone seems to have forgotten there was another song in this movie that was very attractive, "Amado Mio". A great noir film, with lots of style!
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Summary: "I make my own luck."
Review: In Charles Vidor's classic film "Gilda" Johnny Farrell (Glenn Ford) plays a down-on-his luck drifter in Argentina. One night, he meets mysterious casino owner Ballin Mundson (George Macready), and soon Johnny is working in the casino--and rapidly rises to become Ballin's right-hand man. Johnny has a rosy future until Ballin leaves for a short period and returns with a juicy new bride--Gilda (Rita Hayworth). Johnny and Gilda had a relationship in the past that turned sour. Ballin quickly guesses the true state of affairs and a rather bizarre love triangle ensues.... Ballin attempts to control Gilda by giving her a very long leash. He has some rather dirty business in his past, and that keeps him occupied. Ballin assigns the role of watchdog to Johnny. Johnny finds this role excruciatingly painful, and he's caught between fealty to his employer and suppressed lust for Gilda. Johnny attempts to control Gilda by locking her up--neither man's plan works. Gilda remains an exotic, reckless creature who endangers herself in order to make a point. Gilda's wild attitude towards life, and her sarcasm--loaded with suggestive meaning--is brilliant. When describing herself, Gilda says, "If I'd been a ranch, they'd have named me the Bar Nothing." All men want to possess her, and yet possession is the one thing she won't allow. Rita Hayworth as Gilda is simply stunning. There's no other word that I can use. When she's in a scene, she takes over--with her body, her movements, and her reckless approach to life. When she enters Ballin's sharply controlled existence, chaos rules, and she sends out shock waves of desire to all who see her. Hayworth performs a semi-striptease during a song, and she removes one item of clothing. The crowd roars with delight, and the men in the audience have to be physically restrained from ravishing her on the spot. Amazing stuff. For film noir buffs, I recommend this film. It's highly entertaining, full of great-one liners, and Rita Hayworth is nothing less that magnificent. The DVD was marvelous quality and well worth the purchase--displacedhuman.
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Summary: "I make my own luck."
Review: In Charles Vidor's classic film "Gilda" Johnny Farrell (Glenn Ford) plays a down-on-his luck drifter in Argentina. One night, he meets mysterious casino owner Ballin Mundson (George Macready), and soon Johnny is working in the casino--and rapidly rises to become Ballin's right-hand man. Johnny has a rosy future until Ballin leaves for a short period and returns with a juicy new bride--Gilda (Rita Hayworth). Johnny and Gilda had a relationship in the past that turned sour. Ballin quickly guesses the true state of affairs and a rather bizarre love triangle ensues.... Ballin attempts to control Gilda by giving her a very long leash. He has some rather dirty business in his past, and that keeps him occupied. Ballin assigns the role of watchdog to Johnny. Johnny finds this role excruciatingly painful, and he's caught between fealty to his employer and suppressed lust for Gilda. Johnny attempts to control Gilda by locking her up--neither man's plan works. Gilda remains an exotic, reckless creature who endangers herself in order to make a point. Gilda's wild attitude towards life, and her sarcasm--loaded with suggestive meaning--is brilliant. When describing herself, Gilda says, "If I'd been a ranch, they'd have named me the Bar Nothing." All men want to possess her, and yet possession is the one thing she won't allow. Rita Hayworth as Gilda is simply stunning. There's no other word that I can use. When she's in a scene, she takes over--with her body, her movements, and her reckless approach to life. When she enters Ballin's sharply controlled existence, chaos rules, and she sends out shock waves of desire to all who see her. Hayworth performs a semi-striptease during a song, and she removes one item of clothing. The crowd roars with delight, and the men in the audience have to be physically restrained from ravishing her on the spot. Amazing stuff. For film noir buffs, I recommend this film. It's highly entertaining, full of great-one liners, and Rita Hayworth is nothing less that magnificent. The DVD was marvelous quality and well worth the purchase--displacedhuman.
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Summary: I Just Remember Rita
Review: It's been a few years since I saw Gilda, and I don't remember much of the plot, other than Glenn Ford has trouble with his boss because the boss' wife is Rita Hayworth, a former flame of Ford's. You're not going to watch this movie for the plot and the dialogue. You're going to watch this movie to see Rita. Her performance as Gilda has got to be one of the sexiest performances I have ever seen. I can't think of an actress at work today that could have done it better. Her beauty and appeal are perfectly showcased in her "striptease" to "Put The Blame on Mame". It's hard to believe that she only takes off one glove in the number, because it has the same affect as if she took a lot more off! Plot and dialogue? Forget it. Rita? Wow!
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