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This is a very early film in the career of Ginger Rogers. It is somewhat saucy and always goofy. It portays people in radio show business and the press that covers it as both overly ambitious and naive. There are several character actors such as Zazu Pitts that are totally hilarious. The plot is basicly girl wants fun and freedom rather than fame, and boy wants girl. After several very funny misadventures they both get what they want and each other. Sexuality is very frank in this movie even though the characters are very innocent. For the naughty in us there is even a spanking scene. Ginger Roger's voice is dubbed in a couple of songs because the producers did not think she was good enough. A very funny film worth repeated viewings. It can be seen occaisionly on the Turner Movie Channel. In the final scene there is a reference to television long before it would become available as if it was just around the corner.

The story of aliens devastating the earth and brave humans holding them off has been done many times. This would be okay if there was some originality in the characters or their methods. However, this is a straight combination military/scientific story with no new ideas. The only complication is the usual gungho military leader who tries to save the world with his own "force saves all" method. The CG imagery is indeed beautiful and a definite advancement over anything done before. I did notice that the lip synch appeared to be slightly off at times with mouths continuing to move after the voice had ceased. There were a few "jokes" that occasionally drew a mild chuckle. Bottom line, the most important part of any story is how well it is told, and this movie fails to deliver.

I had seen "Love Potion Number 9" many years ago and after Ms. Bullock's recent movie, "Miss Congeniality", I realized in both movies she goes from ugly duckling to swan. For me, it works in both movies. In fact "Love Potion Number 9 was the first movie I had seen her in. I am a big fan of both movies. Please note that they are comedies, not artsy message movies. Both movies are essentially silly, with some physical humor. Most importantly, they made me laugh, and I certainly enjoy watching the very gorgeous Ms. Bullock.