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Seven Brides For Seven Brothers
1954
In the Oregon Territory, mountain man Adam Pontipee (Howard Keel, acting and singing with gusto) comes to town to sell his crops and woo a woman to be his wife, succeeding with spirited Milly (Jane Powell), who is tired of feeding and waiting on so many men at the local inn. Her dreams of keeping house for just one man are .. Read more
| Starring | Howard Keel, Jane Powell, Jeff Richards, Russ Tamblyn |
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| Director | Stanley Donen |
| Genres | Action/Adventure, Comedy, Family, Music/Musical, Romance |
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Critics' reviews (3)
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Rightly a sensational commercial success in its day, especially in Britain, this joyous romp remains one of the freshest and most satisfying of movie musicals. A screen original, based on Stephen Vincent Benet's verse play updating The Rape of the Sabine Women (“Tell ya 'bout them sobbin' women… ”), it was fashioned by director Stanley Donen and choreographer Michael Kidd into an exciting, heart-warming and technically accomplished (though perhaps a shade politically incorrect) musical. The central barn dance is magnificent, and the early use of CinemaScope is as exquisite as the beautifully stylised MGM interiors. Although generally cleverly cast, the movie gains strength from the two leading performances, and, as Adam Pontipee and Milly, Howard Keel and Jane Powell could not be bettered; Keel, in particular, brings variety to what could have been a boorish role.
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Disappointingly studio-bound Western musical, distinguished by an excellent score and some brilliant dancing, notably the barn-raising sequence.
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Circuitously derived from the tale of the rape of the Sabine women, this rather archly symmetrical movie musical is... read more on Time Out
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Most helpful members' reviews (3)
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Still as good as ever.
A five star belter from the day it was released. Still as fresh and entertaining as it was 40 years ago. Many have tried, but none succeded, in filming a better dance sequence. The shere exuberance and athleticism is unsurpassed. And the studio didn't think it would be a hit!!
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1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
Excellent
Thoroughly Enjoyed and very entertaining.Good family viewing.
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1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
Fun and Enjoyable!
Good ol' Fashion fun - if you like Calamity Jane or the like - this will do it for you too!!!
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Most recent members' reviews (2)
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1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
best musical ever
This is one of the old time favourites.I just love the story line to the movie at the end of the film you feel all warm and smiling.If you are a howard keel fan then you will love this film.
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1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
Excellent
Thoroughly Enjoyed and very entertaining.Good family viewing.
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Still as good as ever.
A five star belter from the day it was released. Still as fresh and entertaining as it was 40 years ago. Many have tried, but none succeded, in filming a better dance sequence. The shere exuberance and athleticism is unsurpassed. And the studio didn't think it would be a hit!!
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1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
Excellent
Thoroughly Enjoyed and very entertaining.Good family viewing.
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1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
Fun and Enjoyable!
Good ol' Fashion fun - if you like Calamity Jane or the like - this will do it for you too!!!
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1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
seven brothers for seven brides
This is an excellent musical, which i enjoyed when i was younger and happy to rent it from here.
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1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
best musical ever
This is one of the old time favourites.I just love the story line to the movie at the end of the film you feel all warm and smiling.If you are a howard keel fan then you will love this film.
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A joyous film
In light of recent events, I suggest that this is one of the best films by Howard Keel and if you have not seen it, I thoroughly recommend it. It has lovely songs and great dance sequences. A big hit from the time of the musical era.
And for all you girls out there, 'Bless your beautiful hide, wherever you may be' -
a belter
This film is still as good as when it was first made. The singing and dancing are great with a brilliant cast. I have seen this on TV and now having watched the dvd I still enjoyed it.
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1 out of 2 people found this review helpful
classic
great songs well worked out dances nothin more to say realy
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disapointed
A much loved film I felt had been cut
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TOP FILM
lost count of times I have seen this. It is a favourite family film. Howard Keel at his best
Critics' reviews (3)
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Rightly a sensational commercial success in its day, especially in Britain, this joyous romp remains one of the freshest and most satisfying of movie musicals. A screen original, based on Stephen Vincent Benet's verse play updating The Rape of the Sabine Women (“Tell ya 'bout them sobbin' women… ”), it was fashioned by director Stanley Donen and choreographer Michael Kidd into an exciting, heart-warming and technically accomplished (though perhaps a shade politically incorrect) musical. The central barn dance is magnificent, and the early use of CinemaScope is as exquisite as the beautifully stylised MGM interiors. Although generally cleverly cast, the movie gains strength from the two leading performances, and, as Adam Pontipee and Milly, Howard Keel and Jane Powell could not be bettered; Keel, in particular, brings variety to what could have been a boorish role.
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Disappointingly studio-bound Western musical, distinguished by an excellent score and some brilliant dancing, notably the barn-raising sequence.
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Circuitously derived from the tale of the rape of the Sabine women, this rather archly symmetrical movie musical is... read more on Time Out
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