Guys and Dolls (1955)

Such a frustrating disappointment

Did you people see the same film I saw?

The acting in this movie is really good.

It is a whirlwind of delight --- attractive actors, stunning couture, spectacular sets and outrageous parties. It's a feast for the eyes. But what really makes this dramedy work is the acting.

This musical improves over the years. Despite its innocent plot it contains the whole essence of the 50's, its sequences become today pure magic they make the viewer keeping the smile throughout the play; the scene of the dice game inside the sewer is more than great, especially when one knows that the die has no marks. Another surprise comes by watching Marlon Brando singing more musical numbers than Frank Sinatra. This musical itself Is a good heritage from the past to the new generations, a real luxury gift.

Brando completely outclasses Sinatra in this film. Perhaps credit should go to their supporting actresses: Brando plays opposite a very likable character in Sarah Brown whereas Sinatra's "doll" is naive bordering on bimbo-ish with an irritating spoken voice (despite excellent singing and dancing skills). Perhaps credit should go their roles. Brando has much more screen time; Sinatra fills a supporting role.In truth, throughout the film, Brando excels at singing to the best of his natural ability, dancing--a little stiff, but he tries--and acting. Whenever he appears in a scene, the audience knows that Brando is an actor whose legacy will live far beyond this one film.Sinatra, by contrast...only momentary glimpses of his famous crooning voice. Does he ever dance in this film? If yes, the performance was obviously not memorable. His acting lacks distinction from the other gambling thugs.WHO WON? WHO'S NEXT? YOU DECIDE (I say "Brando")

I've been meaning to see this properly since it was on TV once in 1975 and occasionally over the decades afterwards – I finally managed it tonight, against the run of the dice too. Maybe it's a little too drawn out for me; but I guess all it means is Damon Runyon and Frank Loesser appealed less to me than Raymond Chandler and George Gershwin did.Amidst a sea of gambling hoods who speak - and sing - brokenly but dance fluently two people find themselves convolutedly falling in love. There's a spectacularly uninteresting storyline for a non-gambler but which is enlivened by some great songs and performances and precise choreography. Jean Simmons and Marlon Brando were good choices as a pair of reference points to the procession of cartoon characters inhabiting Runyon's woyld. Sinatra's silky voice was sadly underused or not used at all with Luck Be A Lady while the underused Stubby Kaye stole the show with the sublime Sit Down Stop Rocking The Boat. But I'd probably run a mile to avoid the sight of any of Vivian Blaine's dance routines for sexy gargoyles, or should that be ghouls. And at the end just like many other routine films including High Society the rough diamonds paired off on conventional lines as did the polished gems.It's arty, worth watching and isn't a crap film - I like it, don't love it; sue me.

I love this movie. I never realized all of the songs I recognized and sang in school were from this movie. A fantastic mix of singing, dancing and acting. Rich characters that you love from beginning to end. Of course there are better singers than Brando but Brando did hold his own with every tune, and he was the best one for the part with his usual magnificent acting and likability. Frank Sinatra is in top form and I always love watching the great and stunning actress Jean Simmons. You are in for a great time with this enriching musical. Fun for everyone. Will leave you falling in love with musicals all over again. A Must see!