Gigi (1958) Reviews
- Starring:
- Leslie Caron, Maurice Chevalier, (more)
- Director(s):
- Vincente Minnelli
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- G
- Category:
- Music & Performing Arts
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful Made in the late 50's, Gigi is a little different than the classic musicals one thinks of when they think of classic musicals. There are no big dance numbers and the vocals aren't spectacular. What Gigi does offer is great personalities, wonderful costumes, and great songs. I will admit, I really disliked this film the first time I watched it. The plot itself rather disturbed me; however, I fell in love with this film the more I watched it. Gigi is now one of my most watched dvds in my dvd library. So don't be put off by the plot, this movie is very good. Just look at all the Oscars it won.WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful Odd experience with the DVD sent. It had the right cover, correct menu page, correct extras, but the actual film was a different version of Gigi (older, b&w, with subtitles). I don't know what could ... Read More Odd experience with the DVD sent. It had the right cover, correct menu page, correct extras, but the actual film was a different version of Gigi (older, b&w, with subtitles). I don't know what could have happened for it to end up that way, but I've seen the 1958 version of Gigi, and what played on the disk was not it. So beware if you rent this, you may end up with the wrong version! Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful What a wonderful movie! I had never seen this , but wanted to for a long time. It was worth the wait!! All the characters were delightful. It was refreshing that even after recieving lessons, seeing ... Read More What a wonderful movie! I had never seen this , but wanted to for a long time. It was worth the wait!! All the characters were delightful. It was refreshing that even after recieving lessons, seeing all the corrupt morals surrounding her, and being offered a prime position as mistress, Gigi had the inner self esteem to say no. And it paid off!! Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful I think of Gigi as the ultimate romantic film of all time. Lokk at the people involved- Leslie Caron, Louis Jordan, Hermione Gingold and Maurice Chevalier. Vincent Minelli (Liza's dad) directed. ... Read More I think of Gigi as the ultimate romantic film of all time. Lokk at the people involved- Leslie Caron, Louis Jordan, Hermione Gingold and Maurice Chevalier. Vincent Minelli (Liza's dad) directed. Loerner and Loewe did the music and lyrics and Cecil Beaton was at his best with the georgous clothes. Aaaaaaaaaaah!!!!!!!!!!!! Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful DO NOT RENT if you expect to see Leslie Caron or Maurice Chevalier with her own singing voice. This copy is black /white with subtitles even though their picture is on disc and description on sleve ... Read More DO NOT RENT if you expect to see Leslie Caron or Maurice Chevalier with her own singing voice. This copy is black /white with subtitles even though their picture is on disc and description on sleve states Leslie...Maurice...this disc is different than the 1958 color version we all loved. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful Love this movie especially only in letter box form. The richness of the fabircs for the customes are wonderful. The songs were memorable too. I love the aunt teaching Gigi manners of a lady! And ... Read More Love this movie especially only in letter box form. The richness of the fabircs for the customes are wonderful. The songs were memorable too. I love the aunt teaching Gigi manners of a lady! And at one time women did live by these codes of conduct as did the men. Ahh the romance! ~ Susan L. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
0 out of 1 people found this review helpful Not bad, sorta represents the death of the spectacle MGM musical. Caron, Jourdain, and Chevalier are perfect for their parts - it's a shame that the plot bastardizes the message of the Colette's ... Read More Not bad, sorta represents the death of the spectacle MGM musical. Caron, Jourdain, and Chevalier are perfect for their parts - it's a shame that the plot bastardizes the message of the Colette's story. Lerner and Loewe's tunes are great. Too bad the ending is hurried and awkward, mired in 1950's cliches. I haven't been this creeped out since Gary Cooper hooked up with Audrey Hepburn at the end of Love in the Afternoon (with Chevalier in tow, no less). Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
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