Cabin in the Sky
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Movie Reviews of Cabin in the Sky
Movie Review: Cabin in the Sky
Summary: 5 Stars
For as old as this film is its transfer is excellent to DVD.The picture and sound is very good indeed!Although it type casts a lot of Afro Americans in role not nessarily indicative of reality of that time or any other time The joy in having this film is the wonderfull performances of such magnitude as Lena Horne, Eddie Rochester and of course the fabulous Ethel Waters, who was a star performer for Billy Graham with her voice and her wonderfull christian testamony!Movie Review: CABIN IN THE SKY
Summary: 4 Stars
THIS IS AN OLD BLACK AMERICAN CLASSIC MUSICAL ABOUT HEAVEN AND HELL. I ENJOYED THE ACTING AND SETTING OF THIS MUSICAL. ETHEL WATERS IS SO BEAUTIFUL AND LENA HORNE WAS VERY GOOD IN THE ROLE SHE PLAYED. I WAS BORN IN 1953 SO I CAN SOUGHT OF RELATE TO SOME OF THE CHEATING AND SOCIALIZING IN THIS FILM. I REALLY ENJOYED THIS MOVIE FROM START TO FINISH. MY BROTHER LIKE THIS MOVIE AS WELL. Movie Review: Plodding and hokey, but, oh, that Lena!
Summary: 3 Stars
In spite of some wonderful performances, you may be tempted to fast forward here and there, until you reach the climactic saloon sequence, where you get all the film's stars plus Duke Ellington and his orchestra and some lickety-split dancing that was achieved (it was 1943, thank you very much) with no digital enhancement. Until that sequence, though, there's too much folksy piety and too little Louis Armstrong (in his one scene he gets off a few hot licks before being interrupted by the creaky plot). The wonderful Ethel Waters is straightjacketed in a role that requires her to be oppressively sweet. The smiling must have exhausted her. But every time Lena Horne appears (which is not often enough) one is riveted. She has to act one crucial moment with just her feet in close-up, and even that she does brilliantly. You have to love a woman who can signal a major plot shift with one ankle.Movie Review: Disappointing African-American Musical
Summary: 3 Stars
African-American entertainers were offered so few opportunities to demonstrate their art to a "mainstream" audience in the 1940's that it's a shame that this film is such a lukewarm enterprise. The film dates badly suffering from a simplistic story that sometimes borders on racist stereotyping. The songs aren't particularly memorable and Lena Horne is essentially wasted in the role of temptress. I guess the selling point for me would be Ethel Waters charismatic turn as the righteous wife of the rascal Eddie "Rochester" Anderson. Duke Ellington and his Orchestra also contribute a memorable bit. This film should be viewed more for it's historical importance than as lasting art.Movie Review: A must have for every serious "all black cast" lovers
Summary: 5 Stars
In addition to "Stormy Weather" this is one of the movies featuring all aspect of african american dances from traditional jazz steps and tap dance to Lindy Hop. The scene with Duke Ellingtons "Things aint what they used to be" is a pure classic clip. The overall digital mastering quality is brilliant. I recomend buying this DVD and dump your crappy VHS version.