Solemplex
To me, this movie is perfection.
Jeanskynebu
the audience applauded
Humaira Grant
It’s not bad or unwatchable but despite the amplitude of the spectacle, the end result is underwhelming.
Kaydan Christian
A terrific literary drama and character piece that shows how the process of creating art can be seen differently by those doing it and those looking at it from the outside.
StrictlyConfidential
You know - When it comes to these completely ridiculous and absolutely unfunny "Screwball" comedies of the 1930's - I sure wish that (for a change of pace) the 2 characters who were destined to become romantically involved would actually start out liking each other in the beginning.Yeah. And, then - They would steadily grow to detest each other as the story progressed - Instead of it always being the other way around. 'Cause I can't begin to tell you how totally nauseating this whole formulaic "boy-meets-girl" scenario gets. I mean - It's absolutely sickening.And, I can't believe that the "Depression Era" movie-goers back then were satisfied with Hollywood rubbish like this - 'Cause I think this movie was the worst form of escapism imaginable.Hollywood must've had a really low opinion of its audiences' intelligence to keep foisting crap like this on them, over, and over, and, over again...... Yawn-to-the-max!
Edgar Allan Pooh
. . . but Fred Astaire goes Jimmy one better by playing a shameless DEARSTALKER in this two-hit musical, THE GAY DIV0RCEE. Though "The Continental" is primarily notable for being a tune in the tradition of Glenn Miller's "In the Mood" (that is, a song that NEVER ends: "The Continental" drags on in one form or another for nearly 17 minutes!), as well as for winning the first-ever "Best Song" Oscar (apparently more Academy members ran marathons back then), Cole Porter's "Night and Day" steals "The Continental's" thunder. Beyond these two musical numbers, the next most remarkable ditty in this sex farce involves lyrics encouraging folks to Bump Uglies or Knock Knees or something. Though the movie studio RKO is desperately trying to ape Warner Bros.' Busby Berkeley in their geometric "Continental" chorus line groupings, this only serves to dilute the Oomph which Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers would otherwise provide to it. During the early going of DIV0RCEE, Freddy is nearly as creepy stalking Ginger as his ROYAL WEDDING character is in pursuing a Real Life sister, and likely could give Mr. Krueger a run for his money if they had a Creep-Out Race on ELM STREET.
utgard14
Top Fred & Ginger musical comedy; one of their best. Sparks fly when Mimi (Ginger Rogers) and Guy (Fred Astaire) meet. But things get complicated when Mimi mistakes Guy for the gigolo hired to help expedite her divorce. Fred and Ginger are terrific. That perfect chemistry, whether they're dancing or not, is something you don't want to miss. Phenomenal supporting players Edward Everett Horton, Alice Brady, Eric Blore, and Erik Rhodes ("Your wife is safe with Tonetti, he prefers spaghetti"). Great musical numbers includes "Night and Day," "The Continental," and my personal favorite, "Let's Knock Knees" with an early performance from an adorable Betty Grable. In addition to the lovely music, there's a very funny script. It's a bona fide classic I would recommend to everyone. A great starting off point to get into the movies of Fred & Ginger.
Petri Pelkonen
Mimi Glossop wants a divorce.Dancer Guy Holden's lawyer friend assists her in that.The dancer falls for Mimi.The Gay Divorcée (1934)Mark Sandrich and produced by Pandro S. Berman.The music is by Max Steiner. is directed by Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers really hit it off.This is the second of their musicals, and the first one to feature the duo as the main attraction.The rest of the cast is great, too.Alice Brady is Aunt Hortense, who has been married to Egbert Fitzgerald, played by Edward Everett Horton.Erik Rhodes is Rodolfo Tonetti.Eric Blore is The Waiter.Betty Grable portrays Guest.Lillian Miles is Singer, Continental Number.William Austin plays Cyril Glossop.I really enjoyed the "Knock Your Feet" bit.Also "The Continental" was most amusing.That song won an Oscar.A really enjoyable musical delight.
