ReaderKenka Let's be realistic.

BroadcastChic Excellent, a Must See

Aubrey Hackett While it is a pity that the story wasn't told with more visual finesse, this is trivial compared to our real-world problems. It takes a good movie to put that into perspective.

Portia Hilton Blistering performances.

moonspinner55 Roaring '20s musical is a fun, eager-to-please live-action cartoon with satire and slapstick. Julie Andrews plays a small town lass who has moved to New York City to land a steno job with an unmarried boss for her to conquer; Mary Tyler Moore is her timid new friend at the all-girl boarding house; Beatrice Lillie is their shady housemother; and Carol Channing (in an outrageous performance that must be seen to be believed) is a wealthy, swinging do-gooder. Tongue-in-cheek production from Ross Hunter and director George Roy Hill, inspired by the Broadway show "The Boy Friend", offers Julie Andrews one of her best film roles; whether dancing like a trouper to keep her elevator in motion or addressing the camera à la the silent movie era, Andrews is so loose and charming she even gets laughs crossing the street. There are a few slip-ups: the Jewish wedding sequence sticks out as an artifice, Moore's listlessly girlish performance is all on one note, and the Harold Lloyd-inspired comic ballet (with Julie falling out of a high-rise window) is too broad and silly. Nominated for seven Academy Awards, "Millie" picked up one Oscar for Elmer Bernstein's score (the smashing costume designs by Jean Louis probably should have won also). Overlong, and with a drab Universal backlot appearance, the film is nevertheless "delish!" Engaging, high-spirited fluff. *** from ****

Kirpianuscus a spectacular film. for each performance. for seductive story. for the old fashion mix of comedy, romance and crime. for the young and charming James Fox, for adorable Carol Channing and Beatrice Lillie, for the work of John Gavin and, sure, for Jilie Andrews. a film who has the great virtue to be an oasis. because it preserves the flavors of periods and the joy to see a kind of cinema who seems be, for decades, lost. a sunny cinema, charming, seductive, using cultural references - the apple of Mrs M . as simple example -, with actors who use a form of aura in acting , remembering legends and transforming the viewer in part of story. a film out of political correctness rules. and fresh , yet. again and again.

gkeith_1 Spoilers ahead:I am giving this film a 10. It is totally delightful. I feel that all of the actors did excellent jobs. I always love song and dance movies, as you well know. Some of my observations: I thought Jimmy with his red roadster would really be the owner of the insurance company. That did not quite happen. He wasn't really into paper clips so much as being an executive of a steel company. He was even the stepson of Muzzy, that madcap character portrayed by that wonderful Carol Channing. Beatrice Lillie did an excellent job. She had perfect timing. I especially liked her old fashioned shoes, as well as her quirky hairstyle. I was wondering who would get even with her near the end, and it was none other than Muzzy with her rope tricks. Julie Andrews and Mary Tyler Moore were excellent, in their costuming as well as their dancing in the elevator. James Fox and John Gavin were wonderful. They did great acting jobs in this film, in my opinion. 10/10Applause. Smashing. Wonderful.

Tashtago I can usually tell if I'm going to enjoy a movie within the first 20 mins. This one took the opening sequence. The hammy performance of Beatrice Lille in the elevator was the first sign. That was followed by Julie Andrews being extra cute and the comic overkill of her transformation into a flapper. The haircut would've been enough but no we had to see her buy shoes, necklaces, a hat etc. on and on. So I thought Mary Tyler Moore would liven things up . She has a charming voice that I love. When she spoke I was shocked. It sounded dubbed, and she looked drugged. Very disappointing. That left only the very lame male leads and the hideous Carol Channing. At that point I gave up (approx 17 mins). Hopefully others will not have to suffer and just avoid this movie altogether. Also what's so musical/whimsical about white slavery?