Yankee Doodle Dandy - COLORIZED

Buy This Item Yankee Doodle Dandy - COLORIZED by MGM (Video & DVD)  Available from Amazon  $14.98  on 11-15-2008     James Cagney thrills in a rare (and limber) song-and-dance performance as composer-entertainer George M. Cohan. This nostalgic biography is told in flashbacks, covering Cohan's formative years becoming Broadway's brightest star and touching upon his loves, musicals, and artistic triumphs. Director Michael Curtiz (<i>The Adventures of Robin Hood</i>) offers Cagney ample opportunities to invent an utterly charming performance in what is practically a one-man show. If you've never seen Cagney as a hoofer, you're in for a treat: his dancing is as dynamic as anything else he's ever done on screen. <i>--Tom Keogh</i> Reader Reviews This 2-disc version of an excellent musical is a real treat for fans. It comes with a second disc of very informative documentaries and other special features that add to the enjoyment of this true classic. The main course has also been digitally restored very well so that I couldn't find any visual imperfections. The sound quality isn't as great though as the volume levels do become soft at some parts but overall the restorers did a great job. Like they did with "Gone With the Wind" and "The Wizard of Oz" though, I would have prefered a Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround and THX or DTS audio option to have been included to bring the sound quality at least on par with the video quality. The acting, especially of Cagney, is first class and although this movie runs for over 2 hours, you don't feel it as I found myself enjoying it without a dull moment from start to finish. Looking at AFI's list of 100 best films, I'm actually surprised this has placed so low at #100 when it is surely a lot better than many of the entries currently placed above it. This film deserved every single Oscar it garnered that year and like a true classic will continue to stand the test of time and will remain entertaining despite several viewings. Highly recommended.

Yankee Doodle Dandy - COLORIZED Available from Amazon Price: $14.98 Updated on 11-15-2008.

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