
MGM musical numbers from the introduction of sound in the late '20s through to the 1950s, possibly with Fred Astaire, Gene Kelly, and Judy Garland getting the most coverage. Linked by some of the stars who worked at MGM handing the commentary on one to another.... (Full plot summary below)
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MGM musical numbers from the introduction of sound in the late '20s through to the 1950s, possibly with Fred Astaire, Gene Kelly, and Judy Garland getting the most coverage. Linked by some of the stars who worked at MGM handing the commentary on one to another.
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| Chicago Sun-TimesRoger EbertA documentary of a time that began in 1929 and seemed to end only yesterday, and a eulogy for an art form that will never be again. |
| Filmcritic.comChristopher NullLike no other industry, Hollywood has the unique ability to celebrate itself |
| Creative LoafingMatt BrunsonThe cinematic equivalent of a sustained two-hour orgasm, That's Entertainment! is pure pleasure from first frame to last. |
| EmpireDavid ParkinsonThe prototype for now ubiquitous 50 best blabla clips ever shows is well worth a look. They really are a bunch of the best ever. |
| New York Magazine (Vulture)Judith CristThe pleasures are abundant: Gene Kelly squelching sublimely through puddles in Singin' in the Rain; Judy Garland singing Get Happy over a series of clips of her faces at all ages—the result is a joyful obituary. |
| Video-Reviewmaster.comSteve Crum'Boy, do we need it now' was catchphrase when this MGM musical salute was first released--and it stands even more today. |
| Not Coming to a Theater Near YouMatt BaileyThat's Entertainment! cannot and is not a substitute for seeing the musicals themselves, in their entirety. |
| Village VoiceAndrew SarrisThat's Entertainment won't enrich your mind, won't move you emotionally (except for maybe Kelly's classic rain sequence, but who hasn't seen that one already?) and unless you're already a fan of the musicals, probably won't entertain you much. And if you are a fan of those classics, you're better off getting them individually. |
| User ReviewMarie FGreat singing and dancing, among the greatest ever put on film. My favourites are Gene Kelly, Donald O'Conner, Debbie Reynolds, Judy Garland, Mickey Rooney and Fred Astaire. |
| User ReviewJeff BThis is a great movie Loads of great entertainers This nostalgic history lesson in the treasures of MGM musicals touches upon the obvious highlights--An American in Paris, Singin' in the Rain, many others--and includes clips of wonderfu...( read more read more... )l though more obscure performances by Esther Williams, Jimmy Durante, Eleanor Powell, and even Clark Gable singing and dancing. It's a film lover's box of candy and perfect for musical mavens, and getting a chance to see so many legends host the whole affair (many of whom have died since the film's 1974 release) is as pleasing as the old footage. --Tom Keogh |