Post by divtal on Mar 1, 2018 20:30:48 GMT
I have heard that it was - at Gene Kelly's insistence - the first musical to be shot on location, rather than on a sound stage. If that's the case, maybe what some might call a relatively mediocre presentation, is the result of the novelty, and the challenges, of that kind of "shoot." Perhaps the creativity was focused elsewhere, such as showcasing NYC, over plot/music.
I tend to agree with you that it isn't the "dazzle dance," of MGM's other efforts. However, I live on the west coast, and was in New York City for a few days last month. The theme, New York, New York, never left my brain. It was an ear-worm that was with me 24/7 ... and, it was great!
I tend to agree with you that it isn't the "dazzle dance," of MGM's other efforts. However, I live on the west coast, and was in New York City for a few days last month. The theme, New York, New York, never left my brain. It was an ear-worm that was with me 24/7 ... and, it was great!