I understand the OP's feelings. I kinda understand the attitude replies, but guys you should be more tolerant! I can't believe how many nasty replies there are here. Did you all always love old movies? This person is interested in this movie and has doubts. Instead of driving him away you should explain why it's worth watching and try to explain how old movies are different and can be more magical than newer ones, instead you tell him he's an idiot and should watch whatever junky blockbuster.
Because old movies have to rely on story and performance etc while newer movies have different attractions, one would be effects. They can lack other things though, as old movies have a really special look to them because of the way they were filmed, be it the technicolor, the way of filming, if it was an early Cinemascope movie, if it was in BW.
You have clearly baptised yourselves as ASIB fans and will shoot whoever questions its cult status.
I can identify myself in his attitude, and not that long ago. I still do think sometimes, man do I wanna watch this movie, it's so long, it probably has lots of long scenes that might not be able to hold everyone's attention. And let's face it, this movie is not 100% fab fab fab. He might love the movie but not like some musical numbers. I personally rate The Man I Love as the song I like to watch/listen to the least.
The problem I see with this particular movie is that there is a big chance the audio-only scenes will be boring. They sure bore me the first time around, even though I was already a Judy fan and loved this movie's cult status. The appreciation of other aspects of it came with time.
Unless he's a fan of Garland, then he might want to skip those scenes, maybe there is a special feature like that.
As for the movie itself, there are parts that might feel a bit less entertaining than others, but in the end you will be rewarded. I think I've watched it 3-5 times so far, every time on a new medium (tv, vhs, dvd, bluray), and I like more and more. The last time I was actually shocked at home dramatic it was and what they allowed to shoot. The last beach scene (so not to spoil it) is quite daring as it's clear what he's doing.
It gets to me every time.
So, OP, yes give it a chance, in case watch the edited version first, you won't miss much if you have these doubts now. You can always watch the long version later.
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