My Grading System

A+ = Masterpiece (I hold back on this one.) / A = Great. / A- = Really Good. / B+ = Good. / B = Decent (Serviceable). / B- = Flawed but okay (For those times there's something redeeming about the work). / C+ = Not very good (Skip it). C = Bad. / C- = Awful. / F = Complete Disaster (I hold back on this one too).

Note on Spoilers: I will try to avoid ruining a story by going into too much detail. But if I wish to include some revealing points to my analysis I will try to remember to add a separate spoiler paragraph.

Friday, January 14, 2011

Calamity Jane (1953)

Doris Day was beyond talented.  In this 1953 musical she sings, dances and acts her way into a star.  I've seen her in a few other films but this one showcases her chrisma.  A fairy tale take of the Calamity Jane and Wild Bill Hickcock legend, it's a complete fiction but a wonderfully entertaining one that had me smiling the whole time.  The music is fun and the lyrics are catchy.   A couple times Howard Keel's singing didn't match up with his lips but that could be from post-production.   This is a fine musical with a simple story that anyone who loves carefree musicals will enjoy.  Grade: B+
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