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The Sky's the Limit (1943)
Disappointing Fred Astaire musical
Fred Astaire is a great dancer and any movie with his dancing has worthwhile moments. However this movie is so corny that it makes the usual Fred and Ginger movies appear to be cinema verite'! For no discernible reason, Fred, who is really an heroic fighter pilot, poses as a jobless ne'er-do-well to Joan. This is the stupid premise of the plot.
Fred does one great solo dance, sings one song which is probably the best one he's ever done (One for My Baby), and has one good dance with Joan; she CAN dance. She sings one song (My Shining Hour) unimpressively.
Casino Royale (2006)
Great new Bond, fewer gadgets, incredible stunts, believable girl.
An early sequence with Bond pursuing a black killer through a construction site has some of the best stunt action I've ever see. There are other great action sequences, including a building demolition, but an airport chase, while very exciting overall, has him running again. Doesn't he ever tire? The acting and actors are very good. Judi Dench and Eva Green contribute to the ensemble. Craig looks great. He's buff and athletic. Extraordinary blue eyes. And he can act! This movie does not depend on fantastic gadgetry or special effects. Good plot with some nice twists and a believable romance make up a satisfying whole. I remember the early Bonds with Sean Connery,and Daniel Craig is certainly best Bond since then.