Cinemascope Posted March 24, 2007 Share Posted March 24, 2007 Can't resist anything with an offbeat sense of humor, either! Link to post Share on other sites
bobhopefan1940 Posted March 24, 2007 Author Share Posted March 24, 2007 Hi kat! Yes, there are so many great funny moments from The Pirate... I don't think it ever takes itself too seriously. One of my favorite funny moments is when Garland is pretending to not know Macoco is Serafin, and she starts talking badly about his acting. Kelly is so funny when he says he wished he had a review on him while patting himself down. Then, when he finally does get knocked out, she picks him up and says something a little positive about his acting, and he comes to life. Link to post Share on other sites
bobhopefan1940 Posted March 25, 2007 Author Share Posted March 25, 2007 > Saw for first time and was delighted by it. Kelly in > probably the best physical shape of his life, at his > peak, and that's saying something. He seems to be > highly enjoying himself in the role(s). One of his > best M.G.M. musicals in my opinion. Don't understand > why the public didn't go for it at the time; didn't > they get parody? I have no idea why people did not like this movie when it was first released, perhaps it was too clever? Too progressive? Gene Kelly was a bit psychotic looking, with the mustache and longer hair But I love it... lol. None the less, I'm glad you enjoyed it. The more people that see it the larger the following it generates. Honestly, I don't see how you can be a fan of Gene or Judy and not enjoy this one. IMHO Link to post Share on other sites
SueSueApplegate Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 I agree. There was so much to enjoy in this film. It was progressive in several ways, and your post brings up many salient points... Link to post Share on other sites
Cinemascope Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 I think Vincente Minnelli wasn't afraid to push the envelope a little bit, and I'm certainly glad he didn't, without him we wouldn't have these kind of daring movies that were ahead of their time in the 40's but that we can now appreciate so much better! B-) Link to post Share on other sites
Bronxgirl48 Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 Yes, they were probably expecting the blue collar Gene, with tee shirt and jeans. Who knew how good he could look with darkened skin and a mustache? And with such gleeful panache in a non-American setting? Link to post Share on other sites
Bronxgirl48 Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 All I can say is thank God for Vincente Minnelli. I believe he gets short shrift from some movie "fans" who dismiss him as superficial; but he was a great stylist and also had great depth as well. "The Clock" was sensitive and non-musical, and even "Meet Me In St. Louis" was poignant and sentimental; we really cared about that family. Link to post Share on other sites
hawkraven Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 The Pirate Was Too Extreme In Every Way Possible Link to post Share on other sites
BrendanSpencer Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 This from the person whose favorite film is Tommy? Link to post Share on other sites
hawkraven Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 A. Tommy is not my favorite movie, Singing in the rain is. B. The pirate was extreme in a different way than tommy was. C. When I said that the movie was extreme, i didn't entirley insult it. Some extreme movies in this way are good. Link to post Share on other sites
hawkraven Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 I ate my words when i said it is too extreme in every way possible Link to post Share on other sites
Cinemascope Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 > All I can say is thank God for Vincente Minnelli. I > believe he gets short shrift from some movie "fans" > who dismiss him as superficial; but he was a great > stylist and also had great depth as well. "The > Clock" was sensitive and non-musical, and even "Meet > Me In St. Louis" was poignant and sentimental; we > really cared about that family. Absolutely, he probably would have liked to push the envelope much more often in his movies but unfortunately at the end of the day he was a director working in the studio system (at least until the 50's) and after that he was a hired hand, so I don't know that he ever enjoyed as much freedom as he would have liked as a director. Link to post Share on other sites
BrendanSpencer Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 I agree it's extreme. I wasn't implying that you meant it as a bad thing, just surprising coming from someone who likes Tommy so much, that's all. Link to post Share on other sites
Cinemascope Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 No you weren't; you were making fun of other posters, as usual Link to post Share on other sites
BrendanSpencer Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 No you weren't; you were making fun of other posters, as usual No I wasn't, what? Naturally, that comment makes no sense. Who's even talking to you, leech? Link to post Share on other sites
Cinemascope Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 What's it to you, creep? Link to post Share on other sites
BrendanSpencer Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 What's it to you, creep? What do you mean, what's it to me? You addressed your post to me! You're not only a pain in the a*s, you're a moron. Link to post Share on other sites
Cinemascope Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 Ah, the ever-so-mature name-calling troll... guess you couldn't stay away for long! Link to post Share on other sites
bobhopefan1940 Posted March 26, 2007 Author Share Posted March 26, 2007 Hey fellas, I've never fought on these forums and I don't intend to now. So if you are going to go through the whole "troll" phenomenon, take it else where. I appreciate your opinions on the flick, and if you don't like it say so and then defend your opinion. Nothing wrong with that, but must we resort to name calling? I mean where does it get us? 'Scope and Spencer, you've always respected my threads and I have never had a problem from you. I hope the both of you will let it lie and keep to the intended subject matter. Thanks. bhf1940 Link to post Share on other sites
Cinemascope Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 Sorry about that, Danny. Just hate it when people start making trouble in an otherwise great thread. Link to post Share on other sites
bobhopefan1940 Posted March 26, 2007 Author Share Posted March 26, 2007 Thanks, 'Scope. Let's just resort it to a big misunderstanding! Link to post Share on other sites
Cinemascope Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 No problem, Danny! Thanks for being so sweet and understanding Link to post Share on other sites
Bronxgirl48 Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 Wonderful, wonderful. And hahaha, Walter Slezak chuckling in the background, with that Macoco makeup. I think Gene Kelly could wear a paper bag over his head, and I'd still say he was sexy. Link to post Share on other sites
SUGARCANE Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 Not only is he hot, he's got the greatest pair of legs on film!. I love to watch this movie just for those great legs!. Link to post Share on other sites
Cinemascope Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 I think Gene Kelly could wear a paper bag over his head, and I'd still say he was sexy. You know it! :x Link to post Share on other sites
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