Steineded How sad is this?

Arianna Moses Let me be very fair here, this is not the best movie in my opinion. But, this movie is fun, it has purpose and is very enjoyable to watch.

Frances Chung Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable

Deanna There are moments in this movie where the great movie it could've been peek out... They're fleeting, here, but they're worth savoring, and they happen often enough to make it worth your while.

HotToastyRag Let's get the obvious out of the way: Calamity Jane is a shameless rip-off of the hit Broadway musical Annie Get Your Gun. There, now that you know, you can sit back and enjoy the movie-especially since it's much better than its inspiration!While blonde cutie-pie Betty Hutton played the gun-toting, masculine Annie Oakley in the film version of Annie Get Your Gun, blonde cutie-pie Doris Day plays the gun-toting masculine Calamity Jane in Calamity Jane. While Howard Keel played the big-voiced, hunky Buffalo Bill Cody in Annie Get Your Gun, he also played the big-voiced, hunky Wild Bill Hickok in Calamity Jane. There's a song of argument between the two leads, a song in which she realizes she's unexpectedly fallen in love, and a song he sings about his ideal love. Even with all those similarities, Calamity Jane is still infinitely better. Doris Day is absolutely adorable! She's incomparably cute in her cowgirl digs, rough-talking slang, and blustering bravado. Because underneath it all, we know it's still the feminine, beautiful, bright Doris Day, and we know it's only a matter of time before she takes Howard Keel's advice and fits herself into a dress.Howard Keel is utterly yummy and manly in another of his wonderful musical roles. It's only fitting that they cast Charlton Heston's look-a-like, Philip Carey, to distract Doris from Howard. If Philip had been replaced by someone less handsome, we'd be wondering what was wrong with Doris, why she'd set her cap at anyone else besides Howard Keel. As it is, Howard is pretty irresistible, and he and Doris have fantastic chemistry together.The one fly in the ointment is Allyn Ann McLerie, a woman so beautiful and genuine every man in town falls for her. She's not beautiful, and her character isn't written to be genuine or trustworthy or nice or grateful-so why does she turn every man's head? It doesn't make any sense, but with the cute songs, energetic charm of Doris Day, macho presence of Howard Keel, and the extremely likable Dick Wesson in a surprising and hilarious role-you'll never see honey the same way again after his song!-there's plenty else to love about Calamity Jane. It's one of my favorite Doris Day movies-I highly recommend this hilarious musical!

Spikeopath Calamity Jane is directed by David Butler and written by James O'Hanlon. It stars Doris Day, Howard Keel, Allyn Ann McLerie, Phillip Carey & Dick Wesson. The score features music by Sammy Fain and lyrics by Paul Francis Webster. Out of Warner Brothers, the film is seen as a response to the success of MGM's production of Annie Get Your Gun in 1950, where Keel was also starring. Plot here is loosely based on the life of Wild West heroine Calamity Jane (Day) and explores the relationship between Wild Bill Hickok (Keel) and herself. I guess the first thing that should be said is that this is no biography of one Martha Jane Cannary Burke (AKA: Calamity Jane), In truth this is more a comedy musical romp built around the famous frontiers woman. And with it being very basic on narrative and direction, this really only appeals to the film fan with musical leanings. But on that score the film is delightful, with spirited lead performances from Day & Keel and a handful of truly great tunes headed by the Oscar winning "Secret Love". The film also earns some bonus points for giving Day the chance to play something other than the naive innocent girl next door type (it was a personal favourite role of hers). She gets to be spunky and brash without ever losing that adorable appeal that carried her throughout her career. The play on sexual stereotypes is rather humorous without being twee, something that you feel Butler was under appreciated for, and Wilfred M. Cline's colour photography enhances the playfulness of it all. Seen now as a feminist fantasy with a gay following thanks to "Secret Love", there's no denying the film is all very Hollywoodized; with characters so animated they could burst. But all told, if one is able to forgive and see past its flaws then it's a film guaranteed to light up the darkest of wintry days. 7/10

Jem Odewahn This musical-western-comedy-romance (yes, it packs a lot of genres in!) is a terrific musical treat that shows star Doris Day to her best advantage. She's the lady of the title, but the Deadswood townsfolk certainly don't think this gun-toting tomboy is a lady. It takes a "Woman's Touch" to turn Calamity into a stunner, and by then, her best friend Wild Bill Hickok (Howard Keel)has lost his heart. Doris Day is so likable in this film-- full of charisma, talent and enthusiasm for her role. If Oscars voters in 1953 had any sense, she would have gained a nomination for her wonderful work here. This Warners Bros musical was obviously influenced by the big success of MGM's version of the stage hit "Annie Get Your Gun", which also starred Howard Keel. Keel gets a similar role, perfect partner for the independent lady if they ever stop disagreeing. Keel and Day worked very well together, and their number "I Could Do Without You" is energetic, fun and one of the best in the film. Keel is so sexy and charming. As with "Annie Get Your Gun", with Betty Hutton as the sharpshooter, Day's Calamity has to have a make-over first for men to notice her finer qualities. Yep, it's probably sexist now but I see it more as an encouragement for women to embrace their femininity, which, like it or not, is always there. I'm a tomboy myself, and I enjoyed seeing Day mix it with the boys--even if she does end up in a dress by film's end.

krisroboneil Make it this one ! With so many wonderful performances to pick from, I think of this as her best performance. She is so dynamic and alive in this role.It's a very cute story. The supporting cast members are all excellent. It's a beautiful movie to look at. The songs are wonderful. They're infectious. I love the Deadwood Stage - Whip crack away ! It's not just one of the best Doris Day musicals - it's one of the very best musicals on film. Doris Day is an amazing powerhouse. She looks incredible in her leather outfit and stunningly beautiful in her dress for the ball. There's a wonderful scene where she transforms a run-down cabin into a darling cottage while singing a merry song. Not very realistic, but that's why musicals are so fun. I now call Chicago "Chi-caw-gee" because of this movie. Really cute. Don't miss.