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Movie Reviews of Summer Stock
Movie Review: it's all so peaceful on the other side
Summary: 5 Stars
"Summer Stock" has always been one of my favorite movies. Because it's the type of old movie that everyone can enjoy. There's singing and dancing and lots of laughs and drama and theatrics. In this picture Miss Judy Garland (may she rest in peace) stars as Jane Falbury, a farmer who reluctantly allows a theater company to stay on at her farm to rehearse for their big performance. I know the story is a little hockey, but does that matter, really?
This is the very first time I ever saw a picture with Mr. Gene Kelly (playing the male lead, Joe Ross) and he was absolutely perfect. Anyone could tell that there was a lot of magic and chemistry between him and Miss Garland because when they were on the screen together it was always amazing to watch.
My favorite part in the movie is at the end when Jane does her big "Get Happy" number. I couldn't believe how different Miss Garland appeared because it wasn't just different makeup and lightening, she managed to change her entire appearance and she looked beautiful (as, always).
To me, this movie has always been a reminder to be kind and compassionate to others. To love my fellow (wo)man and not to judge others in haste. To remember that we're all entitled to the same dignity and respect. And perhaps most important "Summer Stock" taught me that sometimes in life things don't always turn out the way we envisioned and you know what, that's OK, too.
Like the star Miss Garland herself, absolutely everyone will fall in love with this film. If you haven't seen "Summer Stock" what are you waiting for? Go out and get the DVD, or if your pinching a few pennies these days (and who isn't?) just wait for it to come on TCM (it usually comes on at least once every other month).
There has never been another entertainer, performer, singer, dancer, actress, comedienne and shero than the one and only Miss Judy Garland. This is her movie.
Movie Review: If You Feel Like Singing, Sing!
Summary: 5 Stars
...and sing and dance as much as possible when the artists are of the caliber of Garland and Kelly. Never considered one of the great musicals in the league of Meet Me In St. Louis, Singing In the Rain, A Star Is Born, or The Bandwagon, Summer Stock is still a ton of fun to experience and contains some of the finest musical (and comedic) moments of both Garland and Kelly. Garland is excellent as farmer Falbury and looks the part to perfection with her added weight and frumpy hair style. It's hard to remember another musical film that gets off to such a joyous start as this one, with Garland's infectious "If You Feel Like Singing, Sing" number setting the tone for the entire film to follow. Garland is in total command in this film and it's difficult to believe from viewing the finished work that she was actually quite ill during the making of it. One highpoint is the exuberant "Howdy Neighbor (Happy Harvest)" number where, riding a tractor and singing her guts out, she holds a long note at the end of the song, popping her eyes out and making a face directly to us! Scenes like this, her interplay with greats Marjorie Main and Eddie Bracken, demonstrate Garland's superb comedic timing and flawless ways of reacting to other performers in a scene. Garland and Kelly were a dynamite screen team and it's a pity they only made three films together. Their dance in the barn to the "Portland Fancy" is a super exciting number, and their first rendition of "You Wonderful You", also in the barn, is so filled with tenderness and joy - both of them beautiful to look at. As for the "Get Happy" number, simply one of the finest musical numbers ever filmed: Judy & her bevy of chorus boys all decked-out in their black tuxedos with her justly famous long and shapely legs moving about the stage to that great Arlen melody. Summer Stock ~ Forget Your Troubles and Buy this DVD!
Luigi ~ NYC
Movie Review: Summer Stock
Summary: 5 Stars
Summer Stock had been on my list to buy for quiet sometime, and recently I was able to get it because I found a reason for my father to buy it (though, technically, I had to repay him the money). First off, the movie is in beautiful condition. Not grainy or anything, audio is perfection.
In Summer Stock, Garland plays Jane Falbury (in her final MGM picture), a farm owner more than a bit riled when her aspiring-actress (Gloria De Haven) shows up with a theatrical troupe that wants to stage a musical in the family barn. Though she doesn't want to do it, she agrees to it after a while on the condition that they must help her with the farm chores. Soon afterwards, the sister leaves, and Jane has to fill in her spot. And throughout the making of the musical, Jane and Joe D. Ross (Gene Kelly) fall in love. There are some beautiful moments throughout the movie (besides Gene's dance with the board and newspaper, and Judy's number with "Get Happy), you've got Gene and Judy's first duet, Phil Silvers comic bits, and the destruction of Jane's tractor (which in my opninon is hilarious)
You'll love the movie, and in today's economy, if you do buy this you can have the satisfaction that you're not wasting your money. And if you have kids, it's something that they, too, would enjoy.
Movie Review: "Forget your troubles come on, GET HAPPY!"
Summary: 5 Stars
In her last musical for MGM and her final film with Gene Kelly, Judy Garland plays Jane Falbury, a struggling farmer. Originally intended as a vehicle to re-team Judy Garland with Mickey Rooney, the studio decided, instead, to use Gene Kelly in the role of Joe Ross, as Mickey Rooney was no longer the box-office draw he had been. Of course, Gene was the perfect choice to replace Mickey Rooney, as he and Judy had been good friends since their first movie together in 1942's "For Me and My Gal."
When Jane Falbury's (Judy Garland) younger sister Abigail (Gloria DeHaven) invites her boyfriend Joe Ross (Gene Kelly) to rehearse the Broadway show he is producing in their barn, Jane isn't thrilled! Especially after one of the cast members crashes her brand new tractor (oops)! However, she soon changes her mind and lets them use the barn if they help out with the farm chores. Well, Abigail ends up running away with an actor, Jane and Joe end up falling in love and she takes Abigail's place as the show's lead and turns it into a smash!
So watch "Summer Stock," listen to some "Heavenly Music" and "Get Happy"!
Movie Review: One of the Last - One of the Best
Summary: 5 Stars
Summer Stock was Judy Garland's last film at MGM. She had troubles getting to the set everyday, and MGM finally reached it's breaking point. The film also starred Gene Kelly, and the two of them created on-screen magic. This is a high energy, slightly cock-eyed idea of, 'Hey kids! Why don't we find ourselves a barn and put on a show!' But just when you think that MGM can't come up with abother variation on that theme they do, and it's a fun and entertaining show for the whole family. One note: In Judy Garland's final song, "Get Happy", MGM was accused of using an old clip of her. It does seem plausible, because she seems quite a bit heavier in the film as compared to how she appears to look in that song. The truth is, that song was made for Summer Stock, but there was a 4 month gap in the filming. In those 4 months, she lost nearly 40 pounds. This will always be one of my favorites, because of the interaction of all of the lesser actors as well as the major. Gene Kelly is at the top of his mark in this one, proving that even a piece of paper can be a great prop. 5 stars, overwhelming approval!