Vous voulez voir cette page en français ? Cliquez ici.

Have one to sell? Sell yours here
Carefree
 
See larger image 
Share your own customer images

Carefree

Fred Astaire (Actor), Ginger Rogers (Actor), Mark Sandrich (Director) | Rated: Unrated | Format: VHS Tape
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

Currently unavailable.
We don't know when or if this item will be back in stock.


Product Details

Product Description

Amazon.com Essential Video

Perhaps because it was Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers's penultimate picture together for RKO, or perhaps because it is more romantic comedy than musical, Carefree tends to be a neglected entry in the series. This is unfortunate, because it retains many of the elements that made the duo so popular while also breaking new ground. Fred plays Tony Flagg, a psychoanalyst who is asked by his friend Steve (Ralph Bellamy) to try to figure out why his fiancée, Amanda Cooper (Ginger), keeps breaking off their engagement. During the course of treatment, and in a reversal of the usual pattern, Ginger falls for Fred and begins to pursue him. The emotionally repressed doctor resists, leading to a number of comic encounters, as well as a moment of genuine heartbreak. Other innovations include Fred's dance on a driving range, a slow-motion dream sequence (which was going to be shot in color until budget concerns won out), Fred and Ginger's first screen kiss, and some of Ginger's best turns as a comic actress. More familiar elements include Ginger fronting the band at the start of a large company dance number ("The Yam," which failed to catch on as a dance craze), an expert if skimpy Irving Berlin score including the lovely ballad "Change Partners," and of course fabulous, high-flying dancing. Fred and Ginger fans can't afford to miss Carefree. --David Horiuchi

Tag this product

 (What's this?)
Think of a tag as a keyword or label you consider is strongly related to this product.
Tags will help all customers organize and find favorite items.
Your tags: Add your first tag
 
See most popular tags
 

Customer Reviews

9 Reviews
5 star:
 (8)
4 star:
 (1)
3 star:    (0)
2 star:    (0)
1 star:    (0)
 
 
 
 
 
Average Customer Review
4.9 out of 5 stars (9 customer reviews)
 
 
 
 
Share your thoughts with other customers:
Most helpful customer reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Fred + Ginger + Carefree = Wacky Musical Fun, July 23 2002
By 
A. Kim (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   
This review is from: Carefree (VHS Tape)
We all know Fred and Ginger can dance. But this was just somethin' else. It was Off-beat. It was Wacky. It had Ginger Rogers with a Black Eye!? I love Quirky, and I get a kick out of this Musical by way of Screwball Comedy everytime.

Since the plot's already been established, I'll jump right in. The score by Irving Berlin was slim but still good. I loved "The Yam." Even though it had the Insert Production Number Here feeling at first, it was so much fun to watch - especially Fred flipping Ginger over and over again at the end - that I quickly forgave and forgot. And watch for Fred's virtuoso solo as he tapdances and swings a golf club at the same time. He makes the coordination, precision, and practice involved look breezy and effortless. Nifty swing he's got there, too.

Much has been noted of the "Change Partners" sequence - the simple idea of Fred's hypnotic control of Ginger is transformed into a piece of cinematic heaven. It's both sensual and sexy, without being explicitly either, an elegant expression of all those repressed longings and desires finally set free through dance. I had chills.

The script was funny and smart. A nice quip:

Fred/Tony: "...I'm here to help you find yourself."
Ginger/Amanda: "If I ever get lost, I'll call to let you know."

A must see for the Fred and Ginger fan as well as lovers of good ol' fashioned screwball comedies.

Help other customers find the most helpful reviews 
Was this review helpful to you? Yes No


5.0 out of 5 stars Funny!, July 25 2011
Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?)
This review is from: Carefree (DVD)
If you're scared away by the age of this film or that it's black & white - don't be. It's worth the watch. Others already have given this great reviews which doesn't leave me much else to say.

Enjoy!
Help other customers find the most helpful reviews 
Was this review helpful to you? Yes No


5.0 out of 5 stars hypnotic, May 26 2004
By 
Steven L. Katz "H.S Katz" (Newton, MA United States) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   
This review is from: Carefree (VHS Tape)
in retalliation the the review thing at the top, since when was the Yam supposed to be a dance craze? when were any of their dances supposed to be a dance craze? No one else could danc elike that! anyway, I love this movie because it so funny. Ginger has incredibly funny running-amuck scenes with perfect timing. Her facial expressions arer superior. You also realize what a superb actress she was. This movie isn't the typical Fred/Ginger formula, but who minds a little change if it turns out as well as this?
Help other customers find the most helpful reviews 
Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
Want to see more reviews on this item?
› Go to Amazon.com to see all 28 reviews  4.5 out of 5 stars 
 
 		 Most recent customer reviews







Only search this product's reviews


Listmania!

Create a Listmania! list

Look for similar items by category

Look for similar items by subject






i.e., each video must be in subject 1 AND subject 2 AND ...

Feedback

Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?