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Movie Reviews of Summer Stock
Movie Review: Newspaper headline: "There's no place like home." (recommended)
Summary: 4 Stars
Despite the goofy plot of a Broadway-style production in a barnyard, SUMMER STOCK is the movie I have been searching for. This is the one where ever-animated Joe D. Ross (Gene Kelly) does his dance with the newspaper, neatly halving and quartering it with his toes. New England farmer Jane Falbury (Judy Garland) is all grown up as she taps her heels to prove there is no place like home. Herb Blake (Phil Silvers) provides supporting slapstick joke and dance routines to round out the hour and 49 minutes of musical romance.
This crisp and bright color film transfer immortalizes Garland's final film for MGM and the last onscreen pairing of her and Gene Kelly. SUMMER STOCK and COVER GIRL are two movies that really demonstrate the agility and creative genius of Gene Kelly. While the paper tearing in SUMMER STOCK is smooth, his power, rhythm, and balance during the song "Dig! Dig! Dig!" are electrifying.
Noticeably a few pounds lighter in her post-production shoot of the apparently prophetic "Judgment Day" lines in the "Get Happy" grand finale routine, Garland presents one of the most memorable performances of her career. In the same year, she was terminated from MGM.
Movie quote: "We're trying to tell a story with music, and song, and dance."
Movie Review: Definitely Worth Watching!
Summary: 4 Stars
Although not one of Gene Kelly or Judy Garland's best picture, this delightful musical has several great moments of comedy and dance routines. The movie is worth buying if only for Gene Kelly's dance number with a piece of newspaper - truly amazing - and Judy's number, "Get Happy" is one of her best songs and dance routines (she looks great too). If you just watch the film, you'll be drawn into the story. Predictable? Yes, but what isn't in most Hollywood films? It's in the telling that makes the predictable story entertaining.Movie Review: An American Classic
Summary: 4 Stars
This is one of my favorite musicals. Judy Garland and Gene Kelly light up the screen and with supporting characters as Marjorie Main, Eddie Bracken and Gloria DeHaven you couldn't ask for better. This musical may never have received the recognition it deserved, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. Judy Garland's dance number of "Get Happy" is a classic. Definitely underrated.Movie Review: What fun to watch Gene and Judy!!!
Summary: 4 Stars
May not be the best of their films. But what a joy to watch. Judy steals every minute from Mr. Kelly. Even when they are dancing. Love the dance they do in the barn. Fun and makes you feel good movie. Garland looks great in the film, even when she is heavier. In fact, she looks so much healthier in those scenes. Great movie!!Movie Review: Gene and Judy together again
Summary: 4 Stars
Well, well, Gene Kelly is very impressive in that film, I recommend the routine when he dances alone upon a newspaper. And the number "be happy", which has been added to the film after it was shot, is a great example of Judy Garland's talent ans energy.