Though the direction is practically nonexistent, the chemistry of the cast shines through in the wonderful humor of the story. Of course, Fred & Ginger are the real show here, dancing away to some of the most remarkably iconic numbers in film history. Both, 'Isn't it a Lovely Day' and 'Cheek to Cheek' are brilliant and unforgetable; strangely the title song was the weakest.

The plot is thin, cliche, and stupid, but the dialog is clever and the song-and-dance numbers are fun. A good bit of escapism, though it starts to drag near the end when you know how it'll all turn out.

a tremendous musical, with top notch work by astaire and rogers. it has charming story, great songs, and awesome dancing. normally i'm not one for musicals, but this one did a damned fine job balancing story and music.

Delightful Astaire/Rogers combo with lush art deco setting to die for - so who cares about the story?

Charming.. very charming.

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The director's range of freedom and control when tackling such a strenuously drawn-out premise is incalculable, albeit unchallenging, wearying, annoying, if not infuriating. I can't imagine any filmlover or aspiring filmmaker taking pleasure in seeing this story unfold. The cookie-cutter dance numbers are fine, particularly Cheek to Cheek, unfortunately ruined for me by "The Green Mile", but after the 35th or so, I just wanted them both to shut up and get in the sack, but those were the days...

Extremely well-written. The film carries some good jokes, fun songs and dance numbers. All that supported by a good cast.

Complete fluff, but I guess that's the point. All the faults that I saw in Swing Time are here too, but to a worse degree: sub-par acting, lame romance, and hit-or-miss comedy... but dammit if it isn't just a bit of light fun. Whatever, the dance numbers are what's important anyway, and they're pretty splendid. Also, bonus points for less blackface.

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FredAstaireRULEZ

It kinda reminds me of a porno film, in that the "plot" is just there as connective tissue between dance numbers. It's the most moldy, warmed-over mistaken-identity romantic-comedy baloney you've ever seen in your life. However, the dance numbers are so great that this is worth seeing anyhow

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The best of the Astaire-Rogers musicals.

A dream of a movie.

As a child I wanted to be a tap dancer because of Fred and Ginger. I grew up to slam dancing instead but now, as a mature (sure... watching Jess Franco movies...) person, I can't say anything else than this is irresistible.

The dance numbers ARE iconic--but they don't make up for the awfulness of the other 75% of the movie.

Outside of the dance numbers there's absolutely nothing original here, it's the most safe, escapist kind of musical you can think of. But it still has a delightful charm and if you let it take over the dancing is good and a few jokes are funny.

Fred and Ginger are magical, naturally. And the movie has a lot of terrific verbal humor, good songs, and wonderful supporting performances. But I really hate when the comic premise is a wacky misunderstanding. Especially in a case like this, where the mix-up would be quite easily dispelled, if not for a series of miraculous coincidences and people constantly speaking obtusely. The film's more charming aspects kept me from getting too annoyed, but still I enjoyed Swing Time more.

Fred Astaire & Ginger Rodgers at their finest!

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Typical screwball crap filled with stale jokes. The song and dance keep this from being an absolute dreadful experience

Works as the eye-candy it is. The first I've seen of Astaire and he's got charm.