Crappy film

As somebody who had not heard any of this before, it became a curious phenomenon to sit and watch a film and slowly have the realities begin to click into place.

A film with more than the usual spoiler issues. Talking about it in any detail feels akin to handing you a gift-wrapped present and saying, "I hope you like it -- It's a thriller about a diabolical secret experiment."

The acting in this movie is really good.

Really enjoyed 'It's Always Fair Weather' despite not being a big fan of musicals. A great cast offered an uplifting story with enjoyable music and wonderful dance scenes. It's always good when a film exceeds your expectations. Dolores Gray gave an inspired performance as a TV Host. Everyone played their part. Gene Kelly displayed his usual dance talent with adequate acting. Cyd Charisse had some great scenes. Dan Dailey and Michael Kidd more than held up their part. The film is well grounded spiced with hope and dreams. If you enjoy musicals, you will almost certainly enjoy this. The choreography is great. The music is fun. Enjoy the show!

When I first watched "It's always fair weather" I expected it to be another 1950's typical Hollywood musical, and in some sense I was correct. Not being musically gifted myself, I find it hard to sit through an hour watching someone else sing, if I wanted that I would go to the opera. I don't mind musicals such as The Wizard of Oz, Mary Poppins, or Charlie and the Chocolate factory, since I've never had the chance or the inclination to watch "Singing in the Rain" I really can't compare performances. In the movie, three soldiers returning from World War II, promise to meet up in their favorite bar, ten years down the road. Ignoring the bartenders scoffs, that they will never remember, they make a pact… each vowing to return with their dreams played out. Ten years pass, and the waited day arrives, only one of the three seems to have remembered, the other two through a series of luck, happen to be in the city that exact day, and head to the bar. It seems to me that the one who purposely came back, may have remembered because he wanted to show his two friends, that he, in his simple married life, has everything he ever dreamed of. His two friends, who had forgotten about the meeting, may have subliminally been making the decision not to show up, since their life was not the way they had hoped it would be ten years ago. The show also seems to project the fear that Hollywood had of television in the early half of the twentieth century, portraying the television show (on which the friends are going to be reunited) as a frivolous show, headed by a bunch of money/publicity hungry people. Quite like Hollywood at the same time, if truth be told. This portrayal shows how Hollywood felt threatened by the emergence of television and television show.

This film was definitely a feast for the eyes. I loved the dance sequences, who does not like a good Chyd Charisse dance? I also loved the roller-skating number. I am a big fan of movies like "Singin' In the Rain" but to be honest, I had never heard of this film until I had to see it for a film class. This movies differs from those classic musicals though. In "It's Always Fair Weather" the three main characters are always drinking and smoking. This is a sign of the times but I can see why it would not be considered wholesome fun. Also, it is such a bittersweet musical while others are more of a classic, "tie it all in a bow" ending. I think this might have hurt its ability to become a classic. The music was alright, nothing extremely unique but definitely still enjoyable to watch. I did some research and it seems that "It's Always Fair Weather" premiered towards the end of the musical era. So I think it is fair to say that if you are a fan of this genre, it is a must see. Gene Kelly is fabulous as always, I am sad that we do not have talents like him anymore. I also wish this phase of Hollywood cinema would come back! It is such fun to watch. In conclusion, if you are expecting a completely happy musical, you may want to reconsider. These friends realize just how much they have grown apart which is a bittersweet truth for everyone. However, I would see it for Gene Kelly alone as well as the fabulous dancing by the other actors.

It's Always Fair Weather is a light-hearted, witty, and humorous musical. The three main characters begin as war buddies and are having a drink at a local bar, when therefore they say their good byes before they go and lead their civilian lives. As best friends, they make an agreement to meet at that same bar ten years down the road to see how their lives turned out. They collect money from each of them and put it in the hanging light fixture. There is a song after this scene that shows how each of their lives progress. This scene is especially comical. Each one of the men have a distinct personality: one is a ladies man with no ties, one is a family man, and the other a business man. When they meet up, they quickly discover that they were not the same men they were during the war. The progression of their lives have separated them and made them quite different. A dramatic and ridiculous TV hostess decides to base one of her episodes on getting these three gentlemen back together as friends. It turns into a chaotic scene, including fights, chases, and accusations. In the end, the three rekindle their friendship. This movie is also a critique on television itself. There are several jabs in the movie about how phony television is compared to the movie industry. An example of this is the dancing girls that are wearing boxes as advertisements for the television commercials. This makes the television industry look silly compared to the high class world of the movies. This movie was made in a period of time where television was on the rise, and the movie industry was having to work at keeping ahead and their profits up. This was a technique. Overall, this was an enjoyable movie with a lot of laughs and impressive dance numbers.