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One of the finest American musicals, this 1944 film by Vincente Minnelli is an intentionally self-contained story set in 1903, in which a happy St Louis family is shaken to their roots by the prospect of moving to New York, where the father has a better job pending. Judy Garland heads the cast of Meet Me in St Louis in what amounts to a splendid, end-of-an-era story that nicely rhymes with the onset of the 20th century. The film is extraordinarily alive, the characters strong, and the musical numbers are so splendidly part of the storytelling that you don't feel the film has stopped for an interlude. --Tom Keogh
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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Thanks to a thorough restoration, this film has become one of the most vibrant DVDs available. Has 'Meet Me in St Louis' ever looked this good before? It's like new.
The songs include 'The Trolley Song', 'The Boy Next Door' and the heart-rending 'Have yourself a Merry Litle Christmas', all three sung by Judy Garland at her most relaxed. Her blossoming relationship with the director, Vincent Minnelli, created the perfect working environment for her to use her talents.
If it's one of your favourites, buy it now. In particular, the American 2-Disc version is worth buying for the extras. The print is the same on the UK edition, though, and either is essential to the musical lover.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
One of Judy Garland's best films is now released in a fantastic and restaured copy. The advertise for it says it never looked better. This is probably quite true. The colours are just perfect, making justice to Vincente Minnelli's work as a director. Although with less extras than the US edition, this DVD still has a very good making off, an introduction to the film by Liza Minnelli, a trailer, a music only audio track and a informative and entertaining commentary.
The film has all the charm of the best MGM productions, and it tells the story of a family living in St Louis in the year leading to the World Fair of 1904. Judy Garland sings some of her best songs ("The Boy next door", "the Troley song" and "Have yourself a merry little christmas") and is upstage by the very young Margarte O'Brien as Tootie (she won the juvenile performer OScar for her part here).
31 of 32 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
With the exception of "The Wizard of Oz", this is the best Judy Garland film out there from a theatrical perspective. Vocally it is as powerful as "A Star is Born".
Judy is in amazing voice here and "The Trolley Song" truly comes to life when you see how Judy sings it. Similarly, "Have yourself a merry little Christmas" is sung with the emotional depth of "Over the Rainbow".
From a directorial perspective this is a masterpiece, especially considering the time it was made. Vincente Minelli uses a rich palette to create a warm atmosphere and the integration of song is seamless and never forced.
Unmissable and unforgettable for anyone who has a heart.
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Meet Me In St Louis
This is a lovely family musical. All about Esther Smith & her famil y & the lead up to the Worlds Greatest Fair that is opening in St Lous
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Published 1 month ago by Mandy Cooke
Meet Me In St Louis
It was a typical lovely innocent old movie with Judy Garland based around the beginning of the 1900. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Elaine Robertson
A bit of cake and a song to blow away the wind of change.
A film that is firmly ticking all the boxes for those looking for a family classic to admire and tap your feet along with. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Spike Owen
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Jolly hockey sticks and the guy next door...and you must remember 'The Trolley Song'. We can dance the Hoocie coochie...Judy in her prime!
Published 13 months ago by Anthony Cox
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Was delivered to the wrong address and left in an open garage. When they brought my this to me @ my address the package was open and no paperwork was with it. Read more
Published 15 months ago by kim shaw
Meet me in St. Louis 1945
Love it. Remember watching it when a was a bairn we me mam. Now I'am watching it we me Grandaughter. Very lifting film, well worth watching.
Published 20 months ago by KAREN HEDLEY
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This is one of my favourite feel good movies. I like the music and it's a real Christmas movie. I don't know how many times I have seen it and always enjoy it.
Published 20 months ago by Audrey Simpson
Birthday present
I brought this dvd as a birthday for my friend as it her favourite old film, i cannot say how good it is because i have not watched it but very quick delivery and very happy with... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Natalie
A masterpiece on so many levels .....
I've loved this film ever since seeing it for the first time. Yes, it's a brilliant musical, Hollywood at its best, with perfect songs for the unfolding story. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Scarlett O'Hara
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My wife mententioned she wanted this film for her birthday. I hadn't seen it for many years and thought why not. It takes you back to an era long forgotten. This is a classic. Read more
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