mike48128
This talented pairing of Jane Russell and Marilyn Monroe was made in movie heaven. It appears on many lists of "must see" films. Based on a somewhat naughtier 1925 book and a 1949 Broadway Musical (starring Carol Channing). It's intended to be a farce, and more of an entertainment than a true musical, as the story is certainly not to taken seriously. Every time the two girls perform, something magical happens and there are several good musical numbers. "Diamonds are a Girls Best Friend" is the signature Monroe musical number of all time. An unbelievable cast including the "USA Olympic Swimming Team". Although many critics called the swim team's performance "gay", my wife just loves it. Charles Coburn as "Piggy" is the original "dirty old man" and squeezes Marilyn tightly while imitating an anaconda snake in a tall tale about his African Safari. He lets her wear his wife's famous diamond tiara to keep her quiet and she naively believes that he gives it to her as a gift. A police chase travels to France to find the "stolen" and missing diamond-encrusted crown. The boy millionaire is quite annoying, and so is her nerdy fiancé, but skipping over that nonsense still can't spoil the magic of this wonderful classic movie, with the reddest and pinkest Technicolor anyone has ever seen!
gridoon2018
This lightweight musical comedy is not a classic, but it does have some classic moments. Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell make a marvellous team. Russell is a knockout and gives the juicier performance, but Monroe has her amusing moments too, especially in a scene involving a porthole and a little kid. There are three justifiably celebrated musical numbers in this movie: "Ain't There Anyone Here For Love?" (the gay subtext is more than clear), and both versions of "Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend" (it is an iconic sequence in Monroe's career, but personally I found Russell's version sexier). The writers got some pretty daring lines past the Code ("Those girls couldn't drown!"). The Technicolor is vivid & bright, the costumes are dazzling, but other aspects of the production are unconvincing (the film never quite creates the illusion that the ship is travelling, or that the actors are really in France), and Elliott Reid lacks magnetism as a leading man. But with Russell and Monroe on board, who cares about him anyway? **1/2 out of 4.
utgard14
Classic musical comedy directed by the great Howard Hawks and starring Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell. Marilyn's determined to marry a rich heir but his father has hired a private detective to prove the beautiful blonde's just after his money. Jane tries to protect Marilyn and keep her out of trouble while the two travel to Paris.Marilyn's pitch-perfect as the gold-digging Lorelei Lee. She played the 'dumb blonde' better than anybody in movie history. It's impossible not to like her, even when she's doing things you might not agree with. Jane's never been better than here playing Marilyn's sassy man-crazy best friend. Charles Coburn is the horny owner of a diamond mine. Child actor George Winslow steals every scene he's in. Tommy Noonan is fun as Marilyn's fiancé. Elliott Reid is the weakest part of the cast as the private detective who falls for Jane. He's just so stiff and corny that I couldn't see what a great dish like Jane Russell could see in him. He looks like a Fed.Lots of great lines and scenes. Possibly the best thing about the movie is just how gorgeous it looks. I'm not just talking about the leading ladies, who are both stunning. The Technicolor just pops off the screen. One of my favorite movies of all time. It'll make you smile from start to finish. Colorful, funny, sexy, with enjoyable performances and wonderful songs. Includes one of Marilyn's defining moments - "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend." An absolute must-see classic.
jwills-5
With Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell, filmed in 1953, directed by Howard Hawks is a pleasant musical heyday of Hollywood, with two very beautiful and graceful actresses who performed spontaneous and very well prepared roles that show how a beautiful woman can conquer any man with flirtatious glances and movements, while these within the materialistic philosophy of the time, as a film critique, show how money is the best arm to let her fall in love particularly if some jewels (diamonds) are included. Cheerful and jovial music, sensual dances, simple and innocent humor. Ninety minutes of diversion from a simple script that captivates and entertains the viewer. A beautiful Marilyn, innocent, naive and with great force as an actress and Jane Russell as his charming companion and contrast of her personality and intelligence. Nice film
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