NYNY is a mixed bag of treats and rotten candy. The treats are the sumptuous costumes and sets and the delicious musical numbers. The rotten candy is the story--what little there is of it. Dull, repetitive argument scenes do not a plot make. Minnelli is the real reason to watch this movie.
One can only lament that her talent during these peak years was essentially wasted, so I appreciate this film as a much-needed showcase for her singing and acting skills. Otherwise, it's a depressing movie with dialogue that can sometimes surprise but goes on far too long in a misguided attempt at realism. I think the whole project got away from Scorsese and became a great big bloated misfire. It's worth sitting through it for the musical numbers, however. They are the one time the film truly comes alive.
One can only lament that her talent during these peak years was essentially wasted, so I appreciate this film as a much-needed showcase for her singing and acting skills. Otherwise, it's a depressing movie with dialogue that can sometimes surprise but goes on far too long in a misguided attempt at realism. I think the whole project got away from Scorsese and became a great big bloated misfire. It's worth sitting through it for the musical numbers, however. They are the one time the film truly comes alive.
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