This movie is a classic. Everyone who hasn't seen it but has seen Shawshank Redemption, knows the scene where Rita Hayworth makes her first appearance as Gilda.
The plot of the film isn't that original. A femme fatale mingles with two guys who are friends and business partners. However the humor saves a lot. It still makes people laugh after more than sixty years.
It's the preformances of the actors that make this movie stand up from the crowd. Hayworth is excellent and the men (Glenn Ford and George Macready) don't come far behind. The chemistry between the actors works and brings extra dimension.
Film noir style voice over narration fits for Gilda. The movie is beautifully shot and the two classic songs Amado Mio and Put The Blame On Mame fit to the film. Sometimes I find it disturbing when musical numbers are embedded to old movies but not this time.
The most memorable scene is of course Rita performing the latter song. The way she acts, drunken but seducing, makes the scene facinating and funny, and the funniness doesn't come alone from the lyrics.
Director: Charles Vidor
Starring: Rita Hayworth, Glenn Ford, George Macready
Stars: ****
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