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Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
: I first saw the movie when I was 8 years old, on a cold, rainy Washington day. My mother made cookies, and my brother and I watched it. I love this movie, it is a classic. I even have the sound track. A must buy!
Great as a movie, stellar as an original musical!! No stage-to-film adaptation here; I always appreciate a musical more when it is an original composition of the studio. And I must point something out: there are many good-natured comments amongst these reviews suggesting that this is a politically incorrect portrait of male-female relations. But note Jane Powell-- a spitfire of a soprano in perhaps her greatest role on screen: Obviously in love with Keel, she is mortified to learn that his main impetus for marrying her is to make her a housekeeper for his six slovenly brothers. And she tells him as much, while basically witholding her favors while he gets it through his head. She simultaneously trains and tames the guys, turning them into gentlemen while remaining a kind and warm-hearted big sister. Later, when the brides are kidnapped, she does it all again, protecting the girls while reminding the guys that they can't treat people- any people- this way. Whether she's teaching the brothers how to go "Courtin'," or telling her husband "When You're In Love," she is the heart, soul, and brains throughout the whole story. A feast for the eyes with rich, outdoor scenery (even if it is mostly backdrops); and the ears-- with terrific original songs. And check out, among the six brides, the beauteous, dark-haired Julie Newmar, pre-"Lil' Abner" and "Batman." You can't miss her; she's roughly nine feet tall!! The Ansco color didn't bother me, but you do need to see it letter-boxed or not at all.
I didn't even like this movie for so long until I watched it. Once I watched it I enjoyed it so much,I still watch it every chance I get. This movie is a drama but it is very funny too. I don't watch musicals but this movie is more then just a musical it is a love story
Not only is this restored musical as good as I remembered, the special feature narrated by the male lead Howard Keel is facinating to watch following the movie. The improved dolby sound is also strikingly better than I remembered from watching it on Cable TV
 This timeless classic is a great family movie. We love the music, dancing, colorful clothes and great actors/tresses. This is a must add-on to a home video collection. Go on the journey with Seven Brides and their love sick not too brillant Seven Brothers.
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