the ratings this movie received; the fact that Lee Marvin considered it 'crap' and only did it for the money; and, that 'tough-guy' Clint Eastwood sings in it, which most considered silly...I believe this to be a very good and entertaining movie.
Sure, it's likely all of this - it received low ratings and it's crap to those who dislike musicals; and, seeing 'Clint' sing and be all lovey-dovey was probably too much for most viewers and only appealed to children in a "Doctor Dolittle" sort of way.
However, it is also a 'fun' movie in the way that the characters interact; especially how these two men (the two main stars) "ALLOW" and "ACCEPT" to be the husband(s) of the same beautiful woman, Elizabeth (Jean Seberg).
In a time when musicals were on their way out, this movie actually makes me wish they came back.
This is a very enjoyable movie! :)
Sure, it's likely all of this - it received low ratings and it's crap to those who dislike musicals; and, seeing 'Clint' sing and be all lovey-dovey was probably too much for most viewers and only appealed to children in a "Doctor Dolittle" sort of way.
However, it is also a 'fun' movie in the way that the characters interact; especially how these two men (the two main stars) "ALLOW" and "ACCEPT" to be the husband(s) of the same beautiful woman, Elizabeth (Jean Seberg).
In a time when musicals were on their way out, this movie actually makes me wish they came back.
This is a very enjoyable movie! :)