The Happiest Millionaire
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Movie Reviews of The Happiest Millionaire
Movie Review: The Happiest Viewer
Summary: 5 Stars
There are actually quite a bit of vintage Disney films I have ever yet to see, mostly because I was a very young kid at the time and was occupied with other affairs. However, some of the big hits I managed to see first hand, and this isnt one of them. The Happiest Millionaire I saw thru previews, trailers, outakes, etc. but never the whole film, until now. Wow, I was actually impressed because I knew that this was Mr. Disney's last effort to capture the Mary Poppins crowd, and it didnt completely work at the time. That I knew. I think the bad thing was that the songs werent exciting as Mary Poppins, and many other fine Disney productions. I think, however, that the songs are actually secondary to the pretty good story involving Lesley Ann Warren and handsome John Davidson. Then there's the over the top upper crust stigma dripping wildly from Miss Geraldine Page as John Davidson's overwhelming mother. Wow, again. The songs are forgettable, except for Tommy Steele's opening number, and the interior mansion sets are Disney dazzling. I am very glad that the Disney studios are supplying hungry audiences with dvd updates to many of their films giving a chance for those once loved these films, and those who finally wish to see them in their entirety. Keep it up Disney, I shall be back for more!Movie Review: longer happy viewing
Summary: 5 Stars
contains spoilers if you have never seen the movie!
I have always love this movie when it was on TV. Now however i found this long version and bought it (thank goodness i can play american DVDs as far too few of these disney classics make it across the atlantic!). I must say the extra footage really added something for me though i do think the movie is now at least 20 minutes longer so maybe not all children will want to sit through it any more as one or two segments have become slower.
Great extras are the extensions of the songs of i'll always be irish and no shilly shallying and some small reprises of whats wrong with that. I especially enjoyed the reprise including the marines which had a male chior like feel. The ending is also entirely different than what i've seen. Instead of stopping at the elopement we see the parents returning to their empty home. the song they sing about letting their children go is truly beautiful.
Overall the movie remains as joyfull as i remember with some added more serious and even emotionally charged. Wonderful.
Movie Review: Love it!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I am a very huge fan of the movie. I recently moved from San Diego, California, and I was always able to get all Disney shows there. I have "The Happiest Millionaire" on VHS, and I cannot get anough of it. I have been in Washington State now for a little over two months. Maybe it is because I am homesick, but I am craving for this right now. I found "The One and Only Genuine Original Family Band" a few days ago, but when I found out I could have both of my two ultimate favorites together, at one time, I had to order. My Dad will get the open copy of my movie, and I will get the unopened (which is how it will stay until I cannot resist anymore)!!! Love John Davis and Lesley Ann Warren together. It is so much the match made in heaven. Anyone like her in "Clue"?...Movie Review: An Unusual Find
Summary: 5 Stars
How often do you find a millionaire that is actually happy? Well, Fred MacMurray shows that if you can be yourself, regardless of your money, then you can be happy.
I watched this movie as a child, but haven't seen it for years. I was so thrilled to rediscover it here, and be able to buy it for my little girl. As the first scene began, I found myself singing along to songs that I didn't know I remembered.
If you want to introduce your young children (the younger the better) to some old classic musicals, you should start with this one (and Mary Poppins). The wit and charm of these old classic movies is definately lacking in todays world of film.
All in all, this movie is hilarious, well cast, well written, and fun.
Movie Review: One of the best Disney movies ever!
Summary: 5 Stars
I don't know how anyone could help but love this movie! Fred MacMurray plays the character of Anthony Drexel Biddle (based on a real person by the same name) who is not only a loving father and husband, but an un-pretentious millionaire and patriot who doesn't care what others think of quirky ways. He teaches Bible-Boxing classes (learning to box while reciting scripture to song), has pet alligators, is a major influence to the military in time of war, and has a family and staff as quirky as he is. The music is a ton of fun by itself, and the rest of the cast is superb!
If you give this movie a chance as a lighthearted, comical Disney musical, I'm pretty sure you will come away singing all the songs and wanting to watch it all over again!