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The Band Wagon Reviews

1953

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One of the most subtle and sophisticated of the musical comedies that came out of MGM's Arthur Freed Unit in the '40s and '50s, The Band Wagon stars Fred Astaire as Tony Hunter, a movie star whose career is in a downturn. Looking for a boost, Tony decides to try starring in a Broadway musical. His friends Lester and Lily Marton .. Read more

Starring	Fred Astaire, Cyd Charisse, Jack Buchanan, Oscar Levant
Director	Vincente Minnelli
Genres	Music/Musical

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- Simple but sophisticated musical with the bare minimum of plot, told mostly in jokes, and the maximum of music and song. Numbers include those listed below, as well as a spoof Mickey Spillane ballet finale. Level of technical accomplishment very high.
- 34703
- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:44
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- - 3
  - 0
  'That's Entertainment'
  
  In respects, a much underrated film. This is a very enjoyable film to watch and easy on the eyes and ears. Great Comedy from all the cast.
  
  Basically ... read more »
  
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  - Edgar Jephcote
  - Notts, England
  - 04 Aug 2005 at 01:09
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  The Band Wagon
  
  I loved everything about this film: the music; the dancing, the dresses Cyd Charisse wore! She was such a wonderful dancer. 'Dancing in the Dark' with ... read more »
  
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- - Miriam
  - Ealing, London
  - 01 Sep 2009 at 00:27
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  None better!
  
  Technically, this print couldn't be better. No scratches; no bloops; no flaws of any kind. And the melodies are terrific, too. Ace material. How could ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - London
  - 22 Dec 2008 at 11:12
- - 2
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  Fred Astaire at his best!
  
  A fading star from Hollywood comes back to New York to try his luck. An over-the-top producer/director takes him on and tries to turn him into a great dramatic... read more »
  
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  - Clackmannanshire, Scotland
  - 02 Feb 2006 at 14:24
- - 1
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  Not quite up there with An American in Paris, but well worth revisiting
  
  If this had been Minnelli's only film he still would have been hailed as one of cinema's greats and this film would be in every list of top 100 movies. ... read more »
  
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- - Laurence Scotford
  - Brighton, England
  - 29 Nov 2005 at 19:20
- - 3
  - 0
  'That's Entertainment'
  
  In respects, a much underrated film. This is a very enjoyable film to watch and easy on the eyes and ears. Great Comedy from all the cast.
  
  Basically ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 130918
- - Edgar Jephcote
  - Notts, England
  - 04 Aug 2005 at 01:09
View all members' reviews (5)

- - 3
  - 0
  'That's Entertainment'
  
  In respects, a much underrated film. This is a very enjoyable film to watch and easy on the eyes and ears. Great Comedy from all the cast.
  
  Basically ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 130918
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - Edgar Jephcote
  - Notts, England
  - 04 Aug 2005 at 01:09
- - 2
  - 0
  Fred Astaire at his best!
  
  A fading star from Hollywood comes back to New York to try his luck. An over-the-top producer/director takes him on and tries to turn him into a great dramatic... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 201780
- - a customer
  - Clackmannanshire, Scotland
  - 02 Feb 2006 at 14:24
- - 2
  - 0
  The Band Wagon
  
  I loved everything about this film: the music; the dancing, the dresses Cyd Charisse wore! She was such a wonderful dancer. 'Dancing in the Dark' with ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 805250
- - Miriam
  - Ealing, London
  - 01 Sep 2009 at 00:27
- - 1
  - 0
  Not quite up there with An American in Paris, but well worth revisiting
  
  If this had been Minnelli's only film he still would have been hailed as one of cinema's greats and this film would be in every list of top 100 movies. ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 179704
- - Laurence Scotford
  - Brighton, England
  - 29 Nov 2005 at 19:20
- - 0
  - 0
  None better!
  
  Technically, this print couldn't be better. No scratches; no bloops; no flaws of any kind. And the melodies are terrific, too. Ace material. How could ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 676247
- - a customer
  - London
  - 22 Dec 2008 at 11:12

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  One of the most subtle and sophisticated of the musical comedies that came out of MGM's Arthur Freed Unit in the '40s and '50s, The Band Wagon stars Fred Astaire as Tony Hunter, a movie star whose career is in a downturn. Looking for a boost, Tony decides to try starring in a Broadway musical. His ...