Royal Wedding
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Movie Reviews of Royal Wedding
Movie Review: Great Musical!
Summary: 5 Stars
Jane Powell and Fred Astaire star in this wonderfully directed musical as Ellen and Tom Bowen, sister and brother dancing team. After their act is broken up in New York they travel to England to put of their show. Ellen is a bit popular among men as she has several male friends; all of whom want to be her boyfriends. It is a bit of challenge for Tom to watch over his sister and make sure that she spends sometime practicing their dance routines. During their stay in London Ellen meets a charming British aristocrat named Lord John Brindale (Peter Lawford) and falls in love with him, and Tom meets a young dancer named Anne Ashmond (Sarah Churchill) with whom he develops romantic relationship. This movie is brilliantly directed by Stanley Donen, who is also known for directing some of the best musicals that include: Singing in The Rain, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Funny Face, The Pajama Game, and Kismet. The highlight of the movie is Fred Astaire dancing on walls and ceiling; a parody of himself by dancing with a hat rack and imitates Gene Kelly. The solo emphasizes his obsessive rehearsal habits when his sister is on a date. The movie is shot on a great set with excellent décor and costume. My favorite part of the movie is when Tom and Ellen run on street during the Royal Procession, after the wedding of Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip, to propose to their respective sweethearts; Brindale and Ashmond.
There are several numbers which are very enjoyable and the dance routines are great; "Every Night at Seven," dancing aboard a rocky ship, "How Could You Believe Me, and "I Left My Hat in Haiti," are some of the best routines of the movie. Jane Powell does her best to catch up with Fred Astaire as his dancing partner. Fred is always delightful to watch, Ginger Rogers was originally slated to play the role of Ellen, but circumstances forced the studios to cast Jane Powell: Highly recommended.
1. Gene Kelly Collection (Singin' in the Rain / An American in Paris / On the Town / Anatomy of a Dancer)
2. Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
3. Funny Face
4. The Pajama Game
5. KISMET
Movie Review: One of Jane Powell's finest musicals
Summary: 5 Stars
ROYAL WEDDING gives Jane Powell one of her most glittering showcases. The film features several great songs and a charming backstage-type story.Jane Powell and Fred Astaire play a brother-sister dance act who are invited to perform in London during the festivities of Queen Elizabeth II's wedding. The rest of the film is a frothy, tunesome delight that is totally charming.
Powell gets to wrap her crystalline chops around the song "Too Late Now" (arguably the score's highlight), while Fred Astaire performs his memorable dance that roams the walls and ceiling of his hotel-room.
Sarah Churchill (the daughter of Prime Minister Winston Churchill), plays Astaire's prim love interest, while Peter Lawford plays suitor to Jane Powell. The film also features Keenan Wynn playing twins in a highly-amusing performance.
The songs include "Every Night at Seven" and "I Left My Hat in Haiti".
Movie Review: A Bit of Nostalgia
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a delightful film! Starring Fred Astaire and Jane Powell,it revolves around the 1950's wedding of Elizabeth and Phillip. The dancing, of course, is all the elegance, dexterity, and mind-popping steps we would expect from Astaire, even later in his career. Jane Powell's gorgeous and poignant voice is another strong reason to get this film. It is a treasure--the music, especially such pieces as Jane's "Open Your Eyes" and "Too Late Now" are signature songs--so lovely--and they capture an era for many of us that has never been far from our hearts. Astaire's wonderful, rollicking, "I Left My Hat in Haiti" is a charming mixture of song and his unique dance. The plot is rather Shakespearean--the mixup of lovers--but everything turns out happily in the end. The bonus? London--in one of the world's happiest periods! This is a movie to cherish.Movie Review: Royal Wedding
Summary: 5 Stars
Fred Astaire's dancing is always great and the scene where he dances on the floor, wall and ceiling is unforgettable (How did they do that?). Jane Powell makes a great partner for him and Keenan Wynn's double appearances as Fred's London and New York representatives are funny.Movie Review: cute film, great dancing
Summary: 5 Stars
we purchased a few 'wedding' themed films as a group activity for the bridesmaids, this was a particularly cute film. beautiful dancing, classic happy ending...everything you need for a good girls night in.