1955's "Guys and Dolls" was a big-budget musical production that cost MGM Studios $5.5 million.Yes. It was bright and flashy. Yes. It was busy and bushy-tailed. And, yes - It was also a hopelessly boring Rom/Com that ended (after 2.5 hours) on one of the most cringe-worthy bum-notes imaginable.And, speaking about actor, Marlon Brando (aka. "Mumbles") - I cannot figure out, for the life of me, why he would agree to star in this fluffy foolishness.Not only did he come across looking like an utter jackass, singing and dancing - But he was far from being at all convincing as a sweethearted lover-boy in the heat of romance.I mean - Let's face it - Brando was born a bully (of both men and women) and that's the only type of character he's at all suited for playing.Anyway - This film has an interesting behind-the-scenes story involving the strained working relationship, on the set, between Brando (it figures) and Frank Sinatra. (For further juicy details - Check it out on Wikipedia)

My favorite all time movie. I have seen it 30 times. And I am not the biggest movie fan, nor am I a big musical fan (I have maybe seen five musicals in my life). But I just loved everything about the movie. It was just a fun, fun movie. It had its share of wit. Like Sinatra with a racing form in his back pocket before he got married. The story was super. The melody of the songs were great. The lyrics were even greater. And the terminology was used correctly. Often you can tell it is not used correctly. I mean heck the song "Rockin the boat" even used the word fade (which means to 'bet against). Only people in the know understand that term. A lot of times you watch a movie that is based on gambling and you see things you know are out of place (Like rounders, or Cincinnati kid, the way the betting went on the last game). I saw nothing out of place here, the writers knew the "Talk" and way the action goes. Brando's singing was not as bad as some say it was (it wasn't great) and his chemistry with jean Simmons was quite good. My favorite song was 'Adelaide', but this was a tough call as there were so many. If you like anything about the gambling scene, and just good clean fun, you have to love this movie.

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.

Joseph Mankiewicz's 'Guys and Dolls' is a funny musical comedy based on the famous musical play. Colourful and full of energy, filled with songs, dance and gambling, the pacing does occasionally stumble as it sometimes feels as though the songs overshadow the story. In my opinion, some of the songs could have been left out, like the pussycat number. The overall dance numbers are very well choreographed. Hats off to the art department for making the film look so beautiful and vibrant with different colours. The cinematography is brilliant.I never thought I'd see Brando sing and dance. It wasn't something I'd even imagined but he does a decent job. Sinatra is already familiar with this genre. However, his role is barely developed. Of the women, Vivian Blaine and Jean Simmons do a fine job using their comic flair. Stubby Kaye provides fine support as Nicely.Finally, in my opinion, 'Guys and Dolls' is among the better musical of the 50s. Amusing, entertaining, energetic and (at the very least) foot-tapping, just what a musical should be.