One of the best American Movies Ever
Added 9/13/2009
Deserves five stars for the song "Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend. Marilyln Monroe's performance was about 200 stars, the rest of the movie average at best.
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Great Movie!!!!
Added 5/30/2009
This is a great movie to watch. The music is great and has some good twist. Great Songs! I love watching this movie, it always brightens up my day!
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Jane Russell -- "Half Sweet, Half Acid"
Added 3/29/2009
Jane Russell is the true star of this film; make no mistake. The billing stated that she was The Star of the film, and the billing was correct. If you normally bypass Marilyn movies because of the rather overdone dumb blonde motif, watch this one anyways. Jane sparkles as the smart, witty best friend to Lorelei -- the diamond loving, dumb blonde. Jane's sparkling repartee as well as her performance capabilities (and my dad says her beauty) make her the most fun to watch. She is what is known in theater circles as a triple threat; she can act, sing, and dance. Oh, don't get me wrong; Marilyn does a very good job at what she does, and her attitude and performance are fun to watch. I love how her character, Lorelei, is always trying to find Jane's character, Dorothy, a wealthier and more "suitable escort" despite the fact that Dorothy has told her she doesn't care about money. However, it is her performance of "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend" that is her dazzling moment, but Jane dazzles throughout the movie! This one is a wonderful, rewatchable film, but I don't just watch it for the dubious pleasure of Marilyn in another typecast roll.
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EXCUSE ME, IS THIS THE WAY TO EUROPE, FRANCE?
Added 2/25/2009
My wife is a huge Marilyn Monroe fan, and this is her favorite movie of all time. I've seen it three times in the last month since we got the DVD, and I'm surprised to say I really like it. I'm not big on musical comedies, but this one works. It's pretty risque for 1953, and the musical numbers are great. "Ain't There Anyone Here For Love?" Jane Russell's big number, is gayer than a Christmas tree, and "Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend" is one of Marilyn's finest moments. She's absolutely radiant throughout this movie, and very funny too. Her talents were overshadowed by her looks, and this is her best performance in my opinion. The film print has been restored, and looks great, I love Technicolor movies from this period. You can't go wrong with this one.
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A classic movie musical
Added 1/29/2009
In this classic movie musical, Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell star as two entertainers and best girlfriends who embark on a ship to Paris in search of the perfect men. Lorelei (Monroe) is a gold digger intent on snagging a better catch at sea, even though her new fiance is waiting for her back home. Unfortunately, Lorelei's future father-in-law hires a private investigator to keep track of all her hijinks, and Dorothy (Russell) ends up falling for the P.I. This is a funny movie with some good musical numbers, including Monroe's iconic "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend" routine. Monroe and Russell both deliver solid performances, but for some reason I just never connected to this movie the way I did with "Singin' in the Rain," "The Sound of Music," and other old Hollywood musicals. Still, it's definitely a must-see classic.
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One of the best American Movies Ever
Added 9/13/2009
Deserves five stars for the song "Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend. Marilyln Monroe's performance was about 200 stars, the rest of the movie average at best.
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Great Movie!!!!
Added 5/30/2009
This is a great movie to watch. The music is great and has some good twist. Great Songs! I love watching this movie, it always brightens up my day!
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Jane Russell -- "Half Sweet, Half Acid"
Added 3/29/2009
Jane Russell is the true star of this film; make no mistake. The billing stated that she was The Star of the film, and the billing was correct. If you normally bypass Marilyn movies because of the rather overdone dumb blonde motif, watch this one anyways. Jane sparkles as the smart, witty best friend to Lorelei -- the diamond loving, dumb blonde. Jane's sparkling repartee as well as her performance capabilities (and my dad says her beauty) make her the most fun to watch. She is what is known in theater circles as a triple threat; she can act, sing, and dance. Oh, don't get me wrong; Marilyn does a very good job at what she does, and her attitude and performance are fun to watch. I love how her character, Lorelei, is always trying to find Jane's character, Dorothy, a wealthier and more "suitable escort" despite the fact that Dorothy has told her she doesn't care about money. However, it is her performance of "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend" that is her dazzling moment, but Jane dazzles throughout the movie! This one is a wonderful, rewatchable film, but I don't just watch it for the dubious pleasure of Marilyn in another typecast roll.
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