Gigi
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Movie Reviews of Gigi
Movie Review: So... Blu-ray release in the future??
Summary: 4 Stars
Actually, this is a comment towards Warner Video.. I am in Japan right now, and just bought the Blu-ray GIGI, with all the same trimmings in this version as well. From what I read in the other review about this version, it is supposed to be released in Blu-ray in the U.S. sometime in 2009. WHY DO THEY DO THIS?? Why is it not announced??? So that we have to buy both versions?? Like myself who pre-ordered the U.S. regular version some months back, only to find out that Japan has released the same title in Blu-ray early October 2008? Why do they not announce the release of the blu-ray version in the U.S., if they are indeed planning on releasing it in 2009?? Am I missing some information here? So.. I have the blu-ray GIGI a few months earlier than the U.S. buing public... Big deal, I know, but it is frustrating to have to buy both versions..and early November, AN AMERICAN IN PARIS will have the same fate as GIGI, in Japan.. IT WILL BE RELEASED IN BLU-RAY. So I will have two of this as well. Oh well...Movie Review: GIGI
Summary: 5 Stars
BACK IN THE DAY! WHEN SOMETHINGS WERE LEFT TO ONES IMAGINATION THIS WAS A WONDERFUL ROMANTIC MOVIE. MUSIC, COSTUMES, EVERYTHING IS A DELIGHT AND ONE CAN ENJOY THIS MOVIE WITH THE WHOLE FAMILY.Movie Review: Gigi Movie Review from The Massie Twins
Summary: 4 Stars
Gigi wishes for something more than just riches as she's transformed into a proper lady to appeal to extremely wealthy sugar king Gaston. And although this lush musical boasts about love, it defines marriage to be superior to undying romance. Aside from Maurice Chevalier's enchanting song "I Remember It Well," Gigi is only delightful most of the time, occasionally losing steam during musical sequences that fail to spark prominent emotions. The story is estimable but not unparalleled, and with chiefly forgettable tunes, Gigi is oftentimes dismissed for An American In Paris, the other Best Picture winning MGM musical set in Paris and starring Leslie Caron (seven years earlier) or My Fair Lady (which has a similar ordinary-girl-to-glamorous-girl plot).
Based on the novel by Colette, Gigi tells the story of a young girl (Leslie Caron) who has grown up to be a desirable woman (her sparkle turned to fire) right before the unseeing eyes of rich playboy Gaston (Louis Jourdan). Gigi's grandmother (Hermione Gingold) and Aunt Alicia recognize her potential as a mistress for Gaston, and attempt to teach her to be mature and ladylike (or better than everyone else) with lessons in table manners, education in jewelry and choosing the perfect cigar. While they train her to be high society gossip fare (or a "Fair Lady"), her wonderfully backward individuality is suppressed. But she sees the embarrassing publicity that surrounds Gaston and his every romantic escapade and dreams of true love over just a profitable affair.
When Honore (Maurice Chevalier) opens the film with narration and the song "Thank Heaven for Little Girls," it might be too much for the younger generation to stifle chuckles at the monstrously pedophiliac undertones that plague the lyrics of this once innocent song. The rest of the film, however, does a masterful job at disguising Gigi's potential role as a high-class prostitute, Honore's rather inappropriate chasing after the much younger crowd and infidelity, and keeping the tone lighthearted and charming.
Gaston is too good for Gigi, or at least he should be, what with his vast wealth and plentiful possessions. But the belle's simple longing for romance and real love wins over his believing in superiority. She is not the one with an ice-covered soul (as he sings to Honore) but her surroundings, family influences, and the constant nosiness of the rich and famous that provokes her to reject what makes sense for her status. Love, as usual, although characterized here by marriage, is a winner in the eyes of the Academy, who favored Gigi with nine Oscars including Best Picture and Best Director for musical master Vincente Minnelli.
- Mike Massie
Movie Review: 50th Anniversary Edition of Gigi has many additions
Summary: 5 Stars
Gigi won the Academy Award for best movie 50 years ago. This was the last of the great Arthur Freed MGM musical masterpieces.
You will not be dissapointed with this special 50th anniversary edition. In addition to the wonderful movie, it includes awesome extras. For example, Leslie Caron does a commentary. There is also a "Making of Gigi" documentary. Of particular interest is the original 1949 French movie of the original Gigi. This one is before the Lerner and Lowe score.
Movie Review: A Musical Must
Summary: 5 Stars
This wonderful movie is a MUST HAVE for anyone who loves musicals and never tires of the delightful experience of viewing this great film. Wonderful music, sophisticated and witty dialog, gorgeous costumes and scenery are all brought together with consumate skill. The acting is outstanding, especially the performances of the uncle, Maurice Chevalier, and Gigi's grandmother, Hermione Gingold.
Although the film was released in 1958, it has a timeless appeal for audiences of all ages. I enjoyed it when it was first released, my children and grandchildren have seen and loved it. I highly recommend watching and re-watching Gigi, especially if you're into romance and beauty!