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Upon its release “That’s Entertainment!” became the biggest and brightest money maker of 1974…and it’s no wonder. For a itsy-bitsy over two hours one had the enchanted experience of being teleported to a world objective this side of over the rainbow. Here is a cornucopia of magical scenes and snippets from MGM’s most handsome musicals. Directed with adroit – if self congratulatory – wit and concision by Jack Haley Jr. (son of Oz’s Tin Man), “That’s Entertainment!” is the sort of blindingly enthralling extravaganza that reinforces MGM’s once galvanic mottos of “art for art’s sake” and “more stars than there are in heaven.” At its gala premiere Jack Haley Sr. was heard declaring, “This isn’t nostalgia. This is art.” Rightly so, by 1974 the MGM musical had been dumb for some time and the studio itself was on the verge of a restructuring that would ultimately slash its holdings to garage sale place. But at least in this film such forgotten treasures were resurrected from oblivion to their rightful state in film history. Variety gave “That’s Entertainment!” a glorious review, trumpeting, “That while many may ponder the future of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, no one can recount that it’s had one heck of a past!”

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Naturally, MGM unprejudiced had to have a sequel. Two years later “That’s Entertainment II” came out. But David Melnick’s follow up was decidedly a let down on several levels. First, it removed the star cameos that so poignantly buttressed the original’s vintage clips. Second, it presented the footage in a seemingly hap-hazard chronology. And finally, it interrupted the musical performances with a showcase from some of the studio’s non-musical performers in a string of disjointed word play that neither enhanced the memory of their current performances or the film experience that was to be had. Though not nearly as successful as its predecessor, “That’s Entertainment II” was nevertheless a box office titan.

In 1994 MGM once again revisited its vaults for “That’s Entertainment III” the final installment in the series. But by now the experience was vaguely beginning to resemble grave robbing. The recent film’s valuable selling feature was that, in addition to showcasing another round of classic performances, it also dug deep into the coffers of outtakes for a series of deleted musical numbers which, until 1994, had either never or rarely been seen. Despite these innovations the final installment to the trilogy was the one most poorly received. It’s the fresh that continues dazzle us all and it’s the unusual that remains the cornerstone of this newly minted DVD box residence.

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Warner’s DVD transfers of all three “That’s Entertainment!” films is a welcomed delight. After years of viewing parts one and two with poorly mastered vintage clips, these newly minted discs appear to have been the benefactors of some digital restoration. Beginning with the recent film, there is a resolve lack of grain and grit on this transfer that is most becoming. Colors (during the Technicolor clips) are vibrant, rich and deep. B&W images are very crisp, nicely balanced, with an often ravishing gray scale and apt attention to magnificent details. There is only the slightest amount of edge enhancement for a characterize that is very peaceful. The audio has been remixed and remastered to stereo for all three films. Piece II seems to suffer from slightly lower incompatibility levels overall, but the same review for Section I applies. The most outstanding example of digital mastering comes in Portion III – a marvelously vibrant array of clips remastered (as they were for the theatrical engagement) in high def that positively glows off the cloak. The audio is 5.1 surround and is remarkably aggressive throughout.

Extras include a bonus disc of musical outtakes and extras, audio only catalogue of songs and dances, the novel footage of the LA premiere with all of the outmoded time musical stars in attendance and a series of short subjects that collectively execute like a documentary on the series. There are also the recent theatrical trailers for each film to be had. In the immortal words of George Gershwin…”who could ask for anything more? ”

While this trilogy of MGM musical tribute films have been available on VHS as a boxed dwelling, the sheer quantity of unforgettable musical highlights showcased effect them ‘naturals’ for DVD, with the format’s top-notch ’search’ accessibility, and improved portray and sound quality. There should be a ‘warning label’, though; these movies MAY cause you to launch singing and dancing, and turn you into a musical ‘junkie’!

Each film, besides offering a spectacular array of showstoppers, has a style uniquely it’s own; the first, THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT! (1974), is the glossiest, with an array of ‘guest stars’ introducing clips (Sinatra, Bing Crosby, Elizabeth Taylor, Kelly, Astaire, Jimmy Stewart, and more) that is matchless; the second, THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT, Portion II (1976), provides a last opportunity to peer hosts Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly do a bit of singing and dancing together, and expands the ‘musical’ format to include montages of classic comedy, and tributes to Tracy and Hepburn, and other ‘non-musical’ MGM stars; the oft-overlooked THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT! III (1994) eschews the ’soft-focus’ arrive of it’s predecessors, adding a ‘behind-the-scenes’ observe at the demanding work of creating ‘classic’ routines, and an unflinching acknowledgement of the prejudices of the era, to the mix of musical highlights.

My only quibble is that the musical output of the other major Hollywood studios tends to be downplayed, particularly in THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT!, implying that MGM had the ‘corner’ on the market. Certainly, the Warner collection of Busby Berkeley spectaculars of the 30s, YANKEE DOODLE DANDY, and the Doris Day musicals, Fox, with Shirley Temple, Alice Faye, and Betty Grable, Columbia (Rita Hayworth), Paramount (Bing Crosby and Bob Hope), and, most significantly, RKO’s classic series of Astaire and Rogers vehicles, all deserve as great recognition and credit for their input to the genre of ‘classic’ musicals. In terms of sheer ’star power’ and overall quality, however, MGM was unmatched.

Whether you grew up loving musicals, or were introduced to the genre through unique films like CHICAGO or MOULIN ROUGE!, this collection of highlights should be distinguished viewing!

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