Review – An American in Paris

If you’re a big Gershwin fan, then you’re in for a treat here. Otherwise get comfortable, because you’re in for a long ride. Even Gene Kelly can’t do much to save this musical from taking itself far too seriously. Some of the song and dance numbers aren’t too bad, but others drag on and on (the famous show-stopper toward the end is practically a movie all by itself). And of course the art direction and choreography are nothing short of legendary. The real problem is that between the musical routines are extended periods in which the weak plot, dreadful dialogue and shallow characters are left to carry the film forward unassisted. Mildly amusing