First, the technicolor on this 1949 film is just beyond outstanding. You will see shades of green and purple that will blow your mind away.
Judy Garland is as good as she can be in a character that is perhaps not the most well developed but a good vehicle for her otherworldly talents.
Buster Keaton provides some classic comedy relief.
Sakall is as solid as always.
Van Johnson is OK but his character is terribly absurd and the whole story is just ridiculous average to below average quality for this period. The writers and director alternate between wanting to make this standard 40's Hollywood melodrama and alternate to 1930's screwball but it just never clicks.
The most emotional part is the ending which I won't give away but look for Liza Minelli as a toddler.
Judy Garland is as good as she can be in a character that is perhaps not the most well developed but a good vehicle for her otherworldly talents.
Buster Keaton provides some classic comedy relief.
Sakall is as solid as always.
Van Johnson is OK but his character is terribly absurd and the whole story is just ridiculous average to below average quality for this period. The writers and director alternate between wanting to make this standard 40's Hollywood melodrama and alternate to 1930's screwball but it just never clicks.
The most emotional part is the ending which I won't give away but look for Liza Minelli as a toddler.