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Summary: Finally Available on DVD
Review: FOR ME AND MY GAL could easily be categorized as promotion for supporting World War II. It was released in 1942 when the United States entered the war and support was strong, but still needed some help from outside sources. FOR ME AND MY GAL more than does its part for the war effort. It tells the story of two hopeful Vaudeville stars who want to reach the big time. Harry (played by Gene Kelly) will do anything to get to the top. The only thing that seems to stop him is his love for his dancing partner Jo (played by Judy Garland). Jo looses her brother in battle. Within minutes of hearing the news she learns that Harry injured himself on purpose to avoid World War I. She gets so angry at Harry's selfishness she vows never to see him again. Harry realizes both the error of his ways and his love for Jo and vows to be a hero. In true Hollywood fashion, Harry becomes a hero and he and Jo are reunited. At the end of the movie, people are encouraged to buy war bonds. The film is predictable, but so are most Hollywood musicals. Kelly and Garland are excellent partners, and both are believable in their roles and add a depth to the film that lesser stars would be unable to do. We love the sweetness of Jo and Kelly is a believable semi-scoundrel, a role that he seems to master in this film and others. The dancing sequences are excellent and Busby Berkeley's direction captures interesting angles that highlight Kelley's talent. As predictable as the story may be, both Kelly and Garland give wonderful performances and make the movie come to life. Movie buffs will love the fact that this film is now on DVD. Garland fans will enjoy John Fricke's commentary on the film as well as the shots that were not included in the final cut of the film. The Fricke commentary speaks not only of Garland, but Kelly, Berkeley, Fried, and others involved in MGM musicals of the time. This feature alone is worth the price.
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Summary: A True Gem of a Wartime Film
Review: For Me and My Gal is a great film. The musical scores are fantastic and make you want to sing and dance along. It tells of a vaudeville team trying to get to "The Palace", the goal for all vaudevillians. This is heart-warming story and I garuntee that you will cry at the end. It makes you feel as if you are in the character's place. Overall, I would recommend this film to anyone.
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Summary: Where's the Feet?
Review: Great movie. I love watching Gene Kelly and Judy Garland together on the screen. The other reviewers have commented wonderfully on that. However, this is not a widescreen DVD. It the tap dance scenes, the dancers feet are actually just off screen, which is highly disappointing. Any dancers wanting to buy this movie to marvel at Gene Kelly's amazing footwork shoud wait until it comes out in widescreen format (if ever).
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Summary: Very enjoyable!
Review: I am a fan of both Gene Kelly and Judy Garland and together they made three memorable films together. In fact, many consider Gene to be Judy's best partner and vice-versa. "For Me and My Gal" is their first effort together. It is very easy to figure out that this film was made during World War 2. Its simply dripping with patriotism. Its set during the vaudevill days, just prior to WWI. Garland and George Murphy play a vaudeville team. Kelly is another vaudeville performer. He is brash and cocky and Garland hates him at first, but this is a romantic musical of the '40s so you don't have to be Nostradamus to figure out what the outcome may be.
So yes, the plot isn't the greatest but the two stars each give wonderful performances. This is Gene Kelly's screen debut, he was direct from Broadway's "Pal Joey", and though he's not the smooth performer he would become in later films, he still does a phenomenal job. Some say he overacts in this film, but I think he does justice to the character because the character is supposed to be loud and a bit of a ham. He doesn't get as many dancing numbers as I would've liked but what's there is excellent. You can definitely see that he was destined to become a screen legend. Judy Garland is wonderful and gets a chance to sing a couple of songs in that inimitable voice of hers. She also does a good acting job.
So, in conclusion, I gave this movie 4 stars instead of 5 because this movie is not either star's best work (and its hard to top Kelly's "Singin' In The Rain" or Garland's "Wizard of Oz") but it is still very, very enjoyable. A great way to pass the time and watch two legendary stars in their prime.
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Summary: Very enjoyable!
Review: I am a fan of both Gene Kelly and Judy Garland and together they made three memorable films together. In fact, many consider Gene to be Judy's best partner and vice-versa. "For Me and My Gal" is their first effort together. It is very easy to figure out that this film was made during World War 2. Its simply dripping with patriotism. Its set during the vaudevill days, just prior to WWI. Garland and George Murphy play a vaudeville team. Kelly is another vaudeville performer. He is brash and cocky and Garland hates him at first, but this is a romantic musical of the '40s so you don't have to be Nostradamus to figure out what the outcome may be.
So yes, the plot isn't the greatest but the two stars each give wonderful performances. This is Gene Kelly's screen debut, he was direct from Broadway's "Pal Joey", and though he's not the smooth performer he would become in later films, he still does a phenomenal job. Some say he overacts in this film, but I think he does justice to the character because the character is supposed to be loud and a bit of a ham. He doesn't get as many dancing numbers as I would've liked but what's there is excellent. You can definitely see that he was destined to become a screen legend. Judy Garland is wonderful and gets a chance to sing a couple of songs in that inimitable voice of hers. She also does a good acting job.
So, in conclusion, I gave this movie 4 stars instead of 5 because this movie is not either star's best work (and its hard to top Kelly's "Singin' In The Rain" or Garland's "Wizard of Oz") but it is still very, very enjoyable. A great way to pass the time and watch two legendary stars in their prime.
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Summary: The Bells Sure as Heck are Ringing For Me and My Gal!
Review: I don't even know where to start talking about this wonderful movie!! It is honestly one of the best movies I have ever seen. I mean let's face it, the plot isn't so hott! I mean its the typical 40's musical, but in my opinion that's what makes it so great! It's wonderfully predictable, Judy hates Gene at first, then she wants him when he isnt interested in her. They fall madly in love soon afterwards, but then it all goes down the drain until the very last scene. This scene may be one of my favorites of all time. Judy is singing onstage at the Palace and then she sees Gene in the audience. She stops in the middle of the song and runs into his arms. I think the two of them where honetly made to star opposite eachother, there was never anyone like the two of them. Not even Mickey and Judy had what she and Gene had together. Its something I can't explain, but if you see this movie you will understand what I mean. Its just sheer magic!
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Summary: I liked it too
Review: I greatly dislike and resent reviewers who give away plots and endings. Why do they do it? This is one of my all-time favorite musicals. It is not a flag-waver and it does not sugar-coat war (rah-rah-America!), though as one reviewer mentioned, there is a note at the ending saying that war bonds would be sold in the lobby. War is hell. Everyone in it was wonderful, Garland actually kept right up with Kelly in the dancing, and she came across strong, professional and abundantly talented, all of which she is. (Incidentally, before Pal Joey, there was a straight play by Saroyan called The Time of Your Life which I think was Kelly's first big break (he danced), and before that a part in the chorus of a Porter musical called Leave It To Me, more than that I don't know.) The movie is singing and dancing from stem to stern, all wonderful, all Garland and/or Kelly, and I loved every minute of it. The directing was also good, though I'm no judge of that kind of thing, but it struck me as inventive and original while I watched it. I totally abhored Murphy's bit in France when he makes a sap out of the poor dumb foreigner with the fake money. And then his men have a good laugh. I thought it stunk. And on the subject of George Murphy (whose career in movies was about as stellar as Ronald Reagan's), Tom Lehrer said (sang, actually), "Gee it's great! At last we've got a senator who can really sing and dance!" That's about the size of it, folks. And I didn't think he did either of those particularly well. If he'd gotten the girl, I wouldn't have watched the movie a second time. One last note. I cried during this movie when Danny left for duty. And I really cried at the end.
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Summary: I liked it too
Review: I greatly dislike and resent reviewers who give away plots and endings. Why do they do it? This is one of my all-time favorite musicals. It is not a flag-waver and it does not sugar-coat war (rah-rah-America!), though as one reviewer mentioned, there is a note at the ending saying that war bonds would be sold in the lobby. War is hell. Everyone in it was wonderful, Garland actually kept right up with Kelly in the dancing, and she came across strong, professional and abundantly talented, all of which she is. (Incidentally, before Pal Joey, there was a straight play by Saroyan called The Time of Your Life which I think was Kelly's first big break (he danced), and before that a part in the chorus of a Porter musical called Leave It To Me, more than that I don't know.) The movie is singing and dancing from stem to stern, all wonderful, all Garland and/or Kelly, and I loved every minute of it. The directing was also good, though I'm no judge of that kind of thing, but it struck me as inventive and original while I watched it. I totally abhored Murphy's bit in France when he makes a sap out of the poor dumb foreigner with the fake money. And then his men have a good laugh. I thought it stunk. And on the subject of George Murphy (whose career in movies was about as stellar as Ronald Reagan's), Tom Lehrer said (sang, actually), "Gee it's great! At last we've got a senator who can really sing and dance!" That's about the size of it, folks. And I didn't think he did either of those particularly well. If he'd gotten the girl, I wouldn't have watched the movie a second time. One last note. I cried during this movie when Danny left for duty. And I really cried at the end.
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Summary: A very good film!
Review: I highly recommend this film and would give it ten stars if I could.
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Summary: The sweetest romantic movie of all time
Review: I love this movie I have seen it four times and every time it is just as good as the first! it is so sweet and romantic, gene kelly and judy garland are such an adorable pair. the first time I saw this movie I couldn't stop wacthing it. The tunes are wonderfull and get stuck in your head and you end up humming them around the house.
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