Meet Me In St. Louis (1944)

The 501 Must See movies book has been goal of mine for some time. The book is divided into 10 genres with 50 films each [plus 1] and the musical genre is the one I have seen the least in. Couple that with having seen very few of the musical/comedy golden globe winners I have decided to dedicate April to Musical Month.

Starting with a musical that is actually on a number of lists, Filmsite 100, 501 Must See Movies, in the National Film Registry, nominated for 4 Oscars, and the 1001 Movie Book this is a musical I've actually been looking forward to.

Set in the year before the 1904 World's Fair in St. Louis, the story revolves around Esther [Judy Garland] and her family [3 sisters, mother, father, and maid]. Dad is offered a job in New York and decided to move the family after Christmas. The preparation of leaving St. Louis is the focus of the film and how great the city is, is the theme for many of the songs.

I was probably a little harsh on the rating since it is the first of a month full of musicals that are sure to get worse. It wasn't bad, I just didn't love it. It was a little long at times, but the pace of songs was good.

Vote: 7/10

IMDB Link: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0037059/

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