Stars: Gene Kelly, Cyd Charisse, Dan Daily and Deloras Gray. 101 minutes.
Plot: After WW II GI’s who vow to reunite 10 years later - when they do, they find their friendship has faded until a TV hostess brings them together.
Comden and Green wrote the script/lyrics - Previn the music. Positives include a few good song & dance numbers: Kelly dancing on roller skates, Charisse in "Baby you knock me out" and Gray in "Thanks but no Thanks". But the remaining songs are forgettable and the script/story lacks sparkle and humor. Further problems include a boring brawl at the end, and a lack of star power and chemistry between the 3 GI’s, (Kelly, Daily, and Kidd). The professions of friendship at the start seem unconvincing while their dislike of each other at the reunion seems far too real. Rating **1/2
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