Yankee Doodle Dandy (Two-Disc Special Edition) | James Cagney, Ann Sothern

Yankee Doodle Dandy (Two-Disc Special Edition) | James Cagney, Ann Sothern | timeless fun

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	Yankee Doodle Dandy (Two-Disc Special Edition) James Cagney, Ann Sothern Warner Home Video, 2003 average customer review:based on 99 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

One of the Best Musicals Ever Has Just Gotten Even Better!

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.

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timeless fun

This movie has to be the best musical story I have ever seen; Sure, it's James Cagney at his best; but I was in love with Joan Leslie to the point of distraction. She was so adorable in her pretty little Bow Peep number, "She's the warmest baby in the bunch..." Not only was she beautiful in that lovely bonnet type hat, but boy could she sing...and act. And the orchestral acompaniments, especially the use of the comical slide trombone in that particular number was put to good use. (I kept playing that scene over and over). And when you consider how young Joan was when she played that role, her talent was extraodinary. In fact, everyone was outstanding in this must see movie. The dvd presentation book was very nice and the 2nd disc was fascinating to hear Joan Leslie's interview about the filming. I just wish it were longer.

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A Wonderful Musical

It's a joy to watch James Cagney inhabit the role of George M. Cohan. The movie is much different than the hard-hitting biopics of entertainers made today ("Ray," "Walk the Line," "La Vie en Rose") -- no sex, no drugs, just song and dance, with a small undercurrent of romance, but mostly this is Cagney's show. It details Cohan's life from birth to old age and spans just over two hours, but the story is so lively it doesn't feel that long.

I first saw it years ago, because it was my grandfather's favorite movie. I'm so glad he showed it to me, because it's not one of those older movies that is very well-known, like "Casablanca" or "Sunset Boulevard." It's great for kids, because there's a certain slapstick quality to Cagney's Cohan. Though a child might not understand all of what's going on in the film, they'll delight in his performance. This movie is truly an American classic.

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Yankee Doodle Dandy

Well This is one of another fantastic flims that i couldn't get here in Australia James Cagney was fantastic in this great flim the way this flim was put together. and i think i would have gave it more then just 3 Academy Awards then what it as got.

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