What a Way to Go!

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Blu B You know for being such a bright fun light hearted comedy and musical at times, it's got a lot of dark tounge in cheek humor in it's plot. The amount of dresses/makeup Shirley MacLaine goes through here is more than most actors ever have in their entire careers. And they all look great. It's got tons of production value and asetically looks like a old fashioned MGM musical which it becomes when it gets to Kelly's part. To it's credit when it becomes a musical or goes into silent film or parodies of other film types it doesn't feel out of place. It's well directed, pops visually, very easy to follow, funny for a good amount, and just well done overall honestly. The only real knocks here is it can feel very episodic and only very loosely ties together plot wise but it's a basic story anyway so it works. Also sometimes it feels like the humor pacing wise is a bit inconsistent. It feels like the humor dries up a bit in the second half with Mitchum & Kelly but again it just works even when it actually becomes a musical. Honestly that's probably my favorite part. Everyone has good chemistry with MacLaine also. Who'd ever think Mitchum or Newman could do comedy. The comedy in general is smart but also light hearted dumb but gets consistent chuckles. Anyone who is a fan of any actors in this, golden era comedies or musicals, or the director should check this out. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/16/25 Full Review bao s What a thing to watch. I think this is a perfect romantic comedy and was surprised at the dismal ratings; especially considering how highly rated some of the most sentimental schlock filled romantic comedies are here. Way better and funnier than My Best Friend's Wedding (1997) - 74% or Bridget Jones's Diary (2001) - 80% GOOD GRIEF!! Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 05/14/25 Full Review Evy S Watching this now in 2/20/2025 is a feast! The story is kind of funny, played oh so well by all the male actors ( my goodness! All the big names in one funny film!). And then of course there’s Shirley blasting everything to heaven! Thanks guys…. RIP for the departed and hugs to the two alive , Shirley and Dick…. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/20/25 Full Review Dick C It's a tragic...tragic...tragic...tragic...story but a Happy Ending... Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/03/25 Full Review Blobbo X Not much going for it. (Disappointing, with so many stars.) Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 11/14/24 Full Review Lynn H Light-hearted fun, beautiful costumes (Edith Head) and MEN including Paul Newman, Robert Mitchum, Dean Martin, and Dick Van Dyke. Shirley MacLaine is the only woman who could have done this movie. She is perfection. I only hope that these huge stars had as much fun making this movie as I have had watching it, repeatedly, for most of my life. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/07/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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