Contentar Best movie of this year hands down!

Roman Sampson One of the most extraordinary films you will see this year. Take that as you want.

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.

Tobias Burrows It's easily one of the freshest, sharpest and most enjoyable films of this year.

Bella Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953) is a Comedy/Musical/Romance starring Marilyn Monroe as Lorelei Lee and Jane Russel as Dorothy Shaw. The 2 showgirls, Lorelei and Dorothy, are on their way to Paris via a transatlantic cruise working as showgirls while being followed by a private detective. On their way, they chat up as many eligible men as possible. This movie is a wonderful classic because of the remarkable performances, authentic costume designs, and wonderful musical numbers.Marilyn Monroe will steal your breath away at the start of the show. She is not only stunning. She also portrays her character in an excellent manner. Lorelei is a smooth, soft-speaking, dramatic, well-dressed woman who is very interested in money and all the pretty things it will buy her. She is also able to convince people of her opinions even if they are commonly disapproved opinions. Her best friend, who she considers to be an amazing and loyal friend, Dorothy, is quite the opposite. Dorothy is not interested in money, and especially not in men with money as is shown when she first meets Ernie and she is angered when he tries to brag about his wealth. She also portrays her character as an intelligent, strong- willed and tough woman.The costumes are great. I just love the 1950s era. All of the men are dressed classy in their suit and ties. The women are wearing gorgeous elegant sparkly long dresses and long gloves. In one scene, Dorothy is wearing an expensive looking black dress and her curled black hair and dazzling earrings look so beautiful that you will want to get into a time machine and go back to the 1950s. When she puts the girly white robe around Ernie, it is quite funny.I thoroughly enjoyed all of the songs of the film and I like to listen and sing to them even when the film is over. The songs are sweet and sultry and very clear. As Lorelei and Dorothy sit together at a table in the restaurant, Lorelei begins to sing. After the tempo begins to increase and more people join in the song until Lorelei and Dorothy are singing up-tempo and in unison. The two give a stunning performance together by dancing and acting to this song. By the end of the song, the tempo slows down and the audience is watching them drive off.I would recommend that anybody who enjoys Musicals to take the hour and a half to watch this one. If you enjoyed movies like Grease or Mamma Mia because you like to sing along to catchy and entertaining songs, then this movie is for you. I enjoyed this film as much as I usually enjoy musicals, especially ones that were made decades before I was born. If you like old films, like Breakfast at Tiffany's or other old films that star a beautiful and class maiden like Monroe, then you will probably enjoy it. The film is not just for adults, older children may be able to enjoy this film as well. Overall, I thought that this movie was beautiful and it's among my favourites. The ending was superb and the romances of the lead characters were intriguing and sweet. I'm always a fan of the musical genre and I thought that this movie did it right. It had me rooting for the main characters, imagining their thoughts, singing along to the songs, marvelling at the gorgeous costumes and set designs, and becoming captivated by the performances of Marilyn Monroe and Dorothy Shaw.

framptonhollis With its bright, technicolor imagery, slight bawdiness, memorable music numbers, and iconic lead performances, "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" has become something of a cinematic legend. Of course, it does not hold nearly the same legacy as a film like "The Godfather" or "Citizen Kane", but it is still among the most iconic and referenced classic film musicals of all time. This has much to do with the lovely Marilyn Monroe's memorable performance. She is certainly highly attractive in this movie, but her performance is memorable for more than just her looks. She's genuinely hilarious in this movie, and her character is so over the top at times that its obvious this film is (at least in part) meant to be highly satirical.While this movie is remembered more for the sex appeal of its leads, its still a great film. It has a sharp sense of humor, and these supposedly objectified women play their comical characters with the greatest timing and wit imaginable. The musical numbers are also fantastic. Hearing Jane Russel and Marilyn Monroe sing is more beautiful and heartwarming than is realistically conceivable.

jimbo-53-186511 Singers Lorelei Lee (Marilyn Monroe) and Dorothy Shaw (Jane Russell) travel to Paris by ship, but get more than they bargained for when the father of Lorelei's husband-to-be hires a private detective to keep tabs on Lorelei. On the journey, Lorelei gets herself many admirers and Dorothy finds herself falling in love with the private detective who's spying on Lorelei.This film certainly opens with a bang with a couple of colourful and lively musical numbers. However, it's once the musical numbers pass by and the 'narrative' takes over that the picture starts to suffer somewhat. The problem here is that the story itself is very weak and isn't particularly interesting. It doesn't help that more of the focus seems to be put on Lorelei's character who is both shallow and dim-witted - although the writers do at least show at times that her character may not be as dim as we think, but sadly examples of this are few and far between. I would have preferred it if Russell's character had been developed more as she was definitely the more interesting of the two characters.Marilyn Monroe isn't the greatest of actresses and this does show in this picture, but she is still OK here (basically playing another 'dumb blonde' like she did in Some Like It Hot). Jane Russell is much better and gives a much more natural performance. Her character is sassy, ballsy and lots of fun - it's just a pity that her character is underwritten here.Although it's an uneven film there are certainly laughs to be found here and there; the scene where Lorelei gets stuck in the window was funny and Jane Russell's take on Marilyn Monroe towards the end was priceless. The finale was nice even if the resolution to the story was a little lame and corny.All in all this isn't a 'classic' film or even a 'great' film - the story is too thin and there aren't enough laughs for it to have the words 'classic' or 'great' associated with it. However, it is fun at times, the musical numbers are lively and Jane Russell gives a very spirited performance. Gentlemen Prefer Blondes is an OK film, but just not all it's cracked up to be.

Armand fun for its time, ironic image of society, seductive, it remains charming. not only for inspired script or for the taste of a lost period. but for acting. and for science to be, again and again, a nice story with special glance. Marylin is herself and the nuances of role are pieces of splendid work. Jane Russell gives soul and spirit to a memorable character. and the lovely manner of Charles Coburn to do his role is good occasion to admire old fashion art.but it is something unique in this case who reflects Hollywood trend but, in same measure, represents a little revolution. a song, few words, adorable actresses and science to define comedy more than entertainment. that is all. and perfect excuse to enjoy it. again.