The Music Man
If there ever was a film that showcased patriotism within the musical genre, it would have to be 1962’s “The Music Man”. Based off the Meredith Wilson play of the same name, “The Music Man” presents Americana for what it’s worth. This movie has brilliant and memorable songs, a near-perfect cast, and a story about finding love in the most peculiar of places while telling everyone a little white lie. Although the film has its flaws, it’s still a great piece of entertainment that leaves you satisfied at the end. “The Music Man” is a great film that puts you in a good mood and once it’s done, you’ll be humming away the great tunes that define a nation full of rich history.
The story is that a traveling salesman named Professor Harold Hill (Robert Preston) who takes a train ride to the small town of River City, IA. Here, Hill convinces the townspeople by forming an all-boys musical band. Everyone believes him that Hill will form this band, except for the local librarian Marion Peroo (Shirley Jones). She wants Hill out of River City because, to her understanding, Harold Hill is irksome and always trying to make his move on Marion. But by the end of the movie, Marion falls in love with Harold and tells everyone that River City is good and proper with him around.
“The Music Man” has a production value that lives up to every possible word. The set pieces capture the spirit of the play perfectly while not trying to be the show itself. The acting is top-notch, especially from the two main leads of Preston and Jones. Even the supporting cast is great; it features talents like Buddy Hackett, Hermione Gingold, Paul Ford, and even a young Ron Howard have terrific roles, and portray their characters very well. The direction is well done and the songs are brilliant that they will be stuck in your head for quite some time. “The Music Man” details America by pushing forward to new ideas. And in this case, we see River City transformed from a stubborn community, to a place full of excitement. This film is great, but not without its problems.
Although the movie is a magnificent piece of cinema, it’s gives us some minor flaws. For one thing, the acting is a little overdramatic at some points in the film. This mainly occurs in the third act of the movie. The dialogue, in certain moments, is hokey and the songs are kind of generic. But that’s just me nitpicking the movie and pointing out the obvious.
Overall, “The Music Man” is very entertaining and definitely worth watching. It may have some problems, but that’s okay, it’s still a good film. This movie captures both the fun of the theatre and the spirit of America at the same time, and I enjoy every moment of it.
The story is that a traveling salesman named Professor Harold Hill (Robert Preston) who takes a train ride to the small town of River City, IA. Here, Hill convinces the townspeople by forming an all-boys musical band. Everyone believes him that Hill will form this band, except for the local librarian Marion Peroo (Shirley Jones). She wants Hill out of River City because, to her understanding, Harold Hill is irksome and always trying to make his move on Marion. But by the end of the movie, Marion falls in love with Harold and tells everyone that River City is good and proper with him around.
“The Music Man” has a production value that lives up to every possible word. The set pieces capture the spirit of the play perfectly while not trying to be the show itself. The acting is top-notch, especially from the two main leads of Preston and Jones. Even the supporting cast is great; it features talents like Buddy Hackett, Hermione Gingold, Paul Ford, and even a young Ron Howard have terrific roles, and portray their characters very well. The direction is well done and the songs are brilliant that they will be stuck in your head for quite some time. “The Music Man” details America by pushing forward to new ideas. And in this case, we see River City transformed from a stubborn community, to a place full of excitement. This film is great, but not without its problems.
Although the movie is a magnificent piece of cinema, it’s gives us some minor flaws. For one thing, the acting is a little overdramatic at some points in the film. This mainly occurs in the third act of the movie. The dialogue, in certain moments, is hokey and the songs are kind of generic. But that’s just me nitpicking the movie and pointing out the obvious.
Overall, “The Music Man” is very entertaining and definitely worth watching. It may have some problems, but that’s okay, it’s still a good film. This movie captures both the fun of the theatre and the spirit of America at the same time, and I enjoy every moment of it.
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