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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I just had to purchase this DVD because I just loved it when I first saw it at the cinema in 1941 aged 15 years. It was typical of the "get away from it all" film that was so necessary during those dark days of the war. 20th Century Fox churned them out. It may be a little dated now but still enjoyable and I knew every word of the excellent songs. Don Ameche was such a charmer, if only there were actors like him today. I am so glad I purchased it.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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I have known of this film for many years but have recently purchased the DVD.
The colour and sound are impeccable but that is by-the by. The performances by the
main acts are superb. I adore Alice Faye and clearly there is an easy understanding with Don Ameche who is impressive both with his style but surprisingly effective
with his voice. Alice gets star billing but the costumes (Travis Benton) make her
appear 'heavy' and do not do justice to her beauty until, of course, she sings.
They met in Rio stands out. However, Carmen Miranda does steal the show with, I
find words difficult to describe other than taking over the cameras and doing
what she does best i.e entertaining. The film is superb. Not overlong: not
difficult to follow: No special effects. Sheer escapism. At the price being
offered it is impossible to resist. I'd have paid a lot more!
The colour and sound are impeccable but that is by-the by. The performances by the
main acts are superb. I adore Alice Faye and clearly there is an easy understanding with Don Ameche who is impressive both with his style but surprisingly effective
with his voice. Alice gets star billing but the costumes (Travis Benton) make her
appear 'heavy' and do not do justice to her beauty until, of course, she sings.
They met in Rio stands out. However, Carmen Miranda does steal the show with, I
find words difficult to describe other than taking over the cameras and doing
what she does best i.e entertaining. The film is superb. Not overlong: not
difficult to follow: No special effects. Sheer escapism. At the price being
offered it is impossible to resist. I'd have paid a lot more!
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This is one of the very best of the 20th Century Fox forties musicals with gorgeous Technicolor, marvellous tunes by the great Harry Warren (including "They met in Rio" and "Boa Noite"), dances by Hermes Pan, and a sparkling cast headed by Alice Faye, Don Ameche and the sensational Carmen Miranda in her first real starring role (she had starred in "Down Argentine Way" a year earlier but only appeared in that as a glorifed speciality act). The story of a nightclub entertainer impersonating a wealthy financier and the resulting romantic complications with the financier's wife and the entertainer's girlfriend had been originally made as "Folies Bergeres" with Maurice Chevalier in the dual role, Merle Oberon as the wife and Ann Sothern the girlfriend, and would be remade later as the Danny Kaye vehicle "On the Riviera" with Gene Tierney and Corinne Calvet, but "That Night in Rio" is by far the best version, and provided Don Ameche with his favourite role, (as well as doubling as the entertainer and financier he sings a verse of "They Met in Rio" impressively in Portuguese!) This was the second film made by Fox influenced by the Good Neighbour policy attempting to woo the Latin American countries when European markets were lost during the war.It was perfect escapist entertainment for those years, and holds up remarkably well: the production is handsomely mounted, Alice Faye, beautifully gowned and looking lovely,sings attractively, Carmen Miranda in probably her best and most suitable screen role provides her inimitable firework display whenever she is on screen, and sings her famous "I Yi Yi (I like you very much)" and "Chica Chica Boom Chic", and an admirable supporting cast includes S Z (Cuddles) Sakall, Curt Bois and J. Carroll Naish. The sharp eyed will notice a very brief appearance by Maria Montez as a chorus girl.
Extras include a featurette on Alice Faye dealing with the years after she left Fox, and a trailer.
Extras include a featurette on Alice Faye dealing with the years after she left Fox, and a trailer.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
nice entertainment - to be seen
The real star and to be admired is Ameche. I didn't know the actor before and have to say, he's great here giving a fine performance. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Arthur Micke
THAT NIGHT IN RIO
AS A SILVER SURFER IT WAS TO MY TASTE .BUT WOULD RECOMMEND TO ANY ONE WHO LIKES MUSIC AND GLAMOUR.
Published 8 months ago by Mr. T. G. Payne
That Night in Rio-1941Carmen Miranda
Carmen Miranda the architypal Latin singer and dancer joins forces here with the beautiful Alice Faye, and handsome Don Ameche, for some musical comedy and bedroom farce. Read more
Published on 19 Feb 2010 by Derek Vernon-morris
great film
Your going to love this it realy gets you dancing round the table .a great film carmen on top form and the sets are great and good story . Read more
Published on 1 Jun 2009 by B. Hatton
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