Occasionally you see a film with a couple sparkles in otherwise forgettable drivel, often 2 minutes of very funny in something really silly (lesser Mel Brooks films), or 1 special effect, or 1 acting performance that pierces thru the mediocrity. This is an exquisite example of that, in a film for Frank Sinatra parallel to Paul Newman's The Chalice, in the star's disdain for it. BUT as I lost attention as the film was on, at about 1:20 into it, thank God for DVR and smart-phone video (since I had little interest in recording whole movie), I suddenly felt as if I were watching something rarely seen before, I was one of the few witnessing this 4am gem. I know most of Ann Miller's and possibly all Cyd Charisse film dances (now), but this Fiesta dance was truly a choreographic 3-person marvel, truly unique, colorful, and stunning. Find the film, set your DVR to 1:10-1:25 section of the movie, and view a diamond of MGM beauty. You on't regret it !
Review of The Kissing Bandit
