An American in Paris has become one of the most revered dance movies of the silver screen, but the more movies of that era you watch, the more you realize it's not that special or unique. Yes, it spent a lot of the studio's money, but it wasn't the first to do anything except introduce Leslie Caron. The famous 17-minute dream sequence ballet was, some argue, a direct copy of the 15-minute dream sequence ballet from Yolanda and the Thief. While I don't particularly like either movie, it's worth noting.
Fred Astaire takes the helm in this odd, artistic musical that will remind you far more of Salvador Dali than Fred's usual fare. The colors are intense, the art direction is bold, and the costumes and sets will set you reeling. The songs themselves aren't particularly memorable, and there aren't that many of them. If you appreciate artistry more than anything, this might be your favorite Fred Astaire movie. I didn't really like the experimental jazz and the surreal tone of the dance numbers. To each his own, but I will leave you with one more warning: if you tend to get seasick, you might want to avoid this movie, since it often attempts to hypnotize the audience at the same time Lucille Bremer is hypnotized by Fred's dancing.
DLM Warning: If you suffer from vertigo or dizzy spells, like my mom does, this movie will not be your friend. During the "Coffee Time" number, the set designs include wavy lines that will make you sick. In other words, "Don't Look, Mom!"
Fred Astaire takes the helm in this odd, artistic musical that will remind you far more of Salvador Dali than Fred's usual fare. The colors are intense, the art direction is bold, and the costumes and sets will set you reeling. The songs themselves aren't particularly memorable, and there aren't that many of them. If you appreciate artistry more than anything, this might be your favorite Fred Astaire movie. I didn't really like the experimental jazz and the surreal tone of the dance numbers. To each his own, but I will leave you with one more warning: if you tend to get seasick, you might want to avoid this movie, since it often attempts to hypnotize the audience at the same time Lucille Bremer is hypnotized by Fred's dancing.
DLM Warning: If you suffer from vertigo or dizzy spells, like my mom does, this movie will not be your friend. During the "Coffee Time" number, the set designs include wavy lines that will make you sick. In other words, "Don't Look, Mom!"