Showgirls Lorelei and Dorothy take a break from their age act, and head to Paris, via a translator cruiser, one has ambitions of love, the other has ambitions of nabbing a rich man, the trouble is, she already has one.
An incredibly charming, sweet and fun piece of 1950's cinema. It's light hearted and fluffy, but it's a film from the time with two very strong female leads.
I'll start with the visuals, it's a gorgeous looking film, from the sets and costumes, to the very glamorous cast.
Russell and Monroe, though both jaw dropping beauties offer so much more than that, their performances are enchanting, the pair appear to run along well together.
What has always struck me is how leading lady Jane Russell isn't afraid to stand aside and allow Monroe to steal scenes, Monroe delivers the laughs, Monroe gets to wear brighter outfits, and those comments that say that Monroe overtakes, I urge you to rewatch the courtroom scene, you get to see the talent of Jane Russell.
There is no denying the presence of Marilyn Monroe, you cannot help but be dazzled by her remarkable beauty. I adore Lorelei, she presents as a money grabbing airhead, but I've always thought her to be quite perceptive, and not quite the fool she makes out.
It's funny, there are quite a few laughs, hard not to chuckle at the effect the girls have on the men. The courtroom scene is a real hoot.
It's famed for its musical numbers, and of course Diamonds are a girl's best friend is perhaps the best known, and it still looks as charming as ever.
Surely it's fluff and a little daft at times, but as a feel good film, Gentlemen prefer blondes is still well worth seeing.
8/10.
An incredibly charming, sweet and fun piece of 1950's cinema. It's light hearted and fluffy, but it's a film from the time with two very strong female leads.
I'll start with the visuals, it's a gorgeous looking film, from the sets and costumes, to the very glamorous cast.
Russell and Monroe, though both jaw dropping beauties offer so much more than that, their performances are enchanting, the pair appear to run along well together.
What has always struck me is how leading lady Jane Russell isn't afraid to stand aside and allow Monroe to steal scenes, Monroe delivers the laughs, Monroe gets to wear brighter outfits, and those comments that say that Monroe overtakes, I urge you to rewatch the courtroom scene, you get to see the talent of Jane Russell.
There is no denying the presence of Marilyn Monroe, you cannot help but be dazzled by her remarkable beauty. I adore Lorelei, she presents as a money grabbing airhead, but I've always thought her to be quite perceptive, and not quite the fool she makes out.
It's funny, there are quite a few laughs, hard not to chuckle at the effect the girls have on the men. The courtroom scene is a real hoot.
It's famed for its musical numbers, and of course Diamonds are a girl's best friend is perhaps the best known, and it still looks as charming as ever.
Surely it's fluff and a little daft at times, but as a feel good film, Gentlemen prefer blondes is still well worth seeing.
8/10.