I worked at the local theater in my home town when I was in high school, and this was one of the movies that I remember enjoying so much. I just decided it was worth having a private copy in my own video library, so that is why I ordered it. I'm an old movie fan from way back. They just don't make movies like they used to do, but this was one of those that really makes you realize how lucky one was to have grown up in an age when Hollywood produced great movie stars and not just overnight wonders, that is, here today, gone tomorrow.
December 20, 2008GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES is a wonderful and entertaining comedy that does not miss a bit in pure enjoyment.Howard Hawk's direction glistens with spirit and finesse. Each song is jubilant and well staged.There are numerous reviews before mine that outline the plot,but it simply is about a golddigger with a heart of gold trying to look out for her own best interest who simultaneously is being pursued by a dorky and wealthy young heir to a fortune for marriage,and a lascivious elderly gentleman owner smitten with the young beauty(Monroe) who steals his wife's diamond tiara for her pleasure and company.Jane Russell is along for the ride and acts as a conscience and quasi big sister for MM. For the 50's of the Lucy era,the film is quite illuminating in its tones of implied sexuality in the costumes emphasizing ample cleavage and the voluptuous hips of Monroe and Russell."The Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend number(first performed by Monroe and then parodied by Russell disguised as Monroe in front of a French Judge and his court staff is hilarious and daring for its time).That scene leaves no doubt what the director is up to.Hawks,Wilder, Hitchcock, and many other directors of that period found ways to introduce adult themes thru family fare that was evocative,fun and entertaining for the whole family.This film is a must have for a classic movie viewing evening.
November 18, 2008 |  | Fun With Marilyn and Jane |  |
Jane Russell and Marilyn Monroe make a dynamite team in their only film together. "Gentleman Prefer Blondes" (1953) is a breezy musical-comedy directed with stylish verve by none other than Howard Hawks. Marilyn's sparkling rendition of "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend" remains among the Great Movie Moments. Charles Coburn and the inimitable George "Foghorn" Winslow provide memorable support. A Technicolor trifle with plenty of star power.
October 6, 2008Marilyn Monroe is the best in this film! The dumb, gold-digging blonde, who still manages to have some brains and sensibility. Together with Jane Russell, these two are quite the comedic duo.
This film is perfect for any afternoon when you need your spirit lifted. Carefree comedy and fun songs make this movie enjoyable!
And of course, it has Marilyn's most famous song: Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend!
May 13, 2008This is the absolute best, without a question, best Marilyn Monroe movie. Love it!
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