BootDigest Such a frustrating disappointment

Intcatinfo A Masterpiece!

Chirphymium It's entirely possible that sending the audience out feeling lousy was intentional

Logan By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.

ebishop-8 The first time I saw this film I was distracted for a few minutes and missed the intro credits. Being in a lazy mood I just sat down to watch and if it hadn't been for the setting (Miami) and the star (Doris), I'd have sworn this were one of the early MGM CinemaScope films, since someone was obviously emulating a certain kind of Arthur Freed approach. But while elaborate visually at times, no, it was Warner Bros., but for what it was, not bad. In fact, the only real debit I can make against LUCKY ME remains its very conventional and predictable plot conventions. That, and the one-note roles of Phil Silvers (a ham) and Robert Cummings (handsome but bland nice guy). Songs? Okay, nothing special, perhaps, but serviceable. So for anyone who simply wants an old, spiffy if brainless musical, they still can't go wrong here, even if someone like Howard Keel might have brought more to the Cummings role (for better and worse). As for the film process itself, did this film really need such elaboration? Probably not, but Scope does continue to lend it a certain novelty.

froberts73 I knew very little about this movie and only recently saw it for the first time (thankstcm) and thoroughly enjoyed most of it. Whether chirping, going for laffs, or getting into heavy drama, Dodo Day is always a joy to watch.She sure was in this film, portraying a put-upon cutie pie. Her songs, all the Fain-Webster songs in this flick was first rate, but none of them even came close to becoming a hit. The ballads were pretty, and the upbeat tunes were fun.Adding to the delight of this movie was Bob Cummings, underrated as a comic actor. He did some serious stuff for Hitchcock who, reportedly, was not too fond of him).Nancy Walker and Eddie Foy Jr. (one of the 7 littles) were great fun but, for me, the most fun was every time Phil Silvers was on screen. On television his 'Bilko' was funnier than most of today's junk. Every breath, expression and utterance are classic comedy. Incidentally, the second funniest TV show of that blessed decade was "Car 54, Where Are You?" Where will you be when this delightful movie shows up again? In front of your teevee - lucky you.

Brent Trafton "Lucky Me" gives you everything you want in a musical and more. All the songs are catchy; the banter is quick and witty; there are some big dance productions; and of course, the one and only Doris Day.Most films from Doris Day leave me wishing there were more musical numbers, but "Lucky Me" has just the right amount. The plot is thin and the romance does not start until about halfway through, but who cares? This film is a whole lot of fun.If you are a Doris Day fan, this is a must. If not, then this is a good a place as any to find out about one of the greatest entertainers of all time. She can sing. She can dance. She can be really funny.If you like upbeat, colorful musicals, then check out "Lucky Me."

dencar_1 LUCKY ME is one of those class "C" musicals of interest to those who need to compile either Doris Day credits or simply want to view the benign concerns spinning in the era's forgettable musicals. Bob Cummings just does not fill the bill in this one for reasons that are unclear and one wonders why he was cast in the production at all. He looks as if the project was done as an intermission from DIALING M FOR MURDER, probably the best thing Cummings ever did. Bill Goodwin and the ensemble are pleasant enough, but really no one including Doris can redeem this second-rate, predictable caper. If only we had a nickel for every musical that was about producing a musical! Among musicals, LUCKY ME is one. Dennis Caracciolo