Thoroughly Modern Millie Reviews

Not taking itself too seriously, "Thoroughly Modern Millie" does have several funny moments that include a bit of slapstick humor. The acting is not serious, but enjoyable since the film is intended to be lighthearted and a spoof. As for the songs, my rating (out of 5 stars) for each one in the film is listed below.

* "Thoroughly Modern Millie" (4.5, sung by Julie Andrews). Good opener.
* "Jimmy" (4, sung by Julie Andrews). A fun song.
* "Tapioca" (3.5, sung by Julie Andrews). A silly song.
* "Jazz Baby" (4, sung by Carol Channing). One of Carol Channings two songs.
* "Jewish Wedding Song" (3.5, sung by Julie Andrews). Seemed out of place and doesn't contribute to the plot.
* "Poor Butterfly" (3.5, sung by Julie Andrews). Okay.
* "Baby Face" (3.5, sung by Julie Andrews). A more well-known song.
* "Do It Again" (3.5, sung by Carol Channing). A silly song for Carol Channing.

Overall, I rate "Thoroughly Modern Millie" with 4 out of 5 stars. Fans of Julie Andrews or Carol Channing will more than likely enjoy this film a lot.

Rating: 4 - Thoroughly Modern Millie is "terrif!"
Thoroughly Modern Millie is a great musical spoof of the roaring twenties. Julie Andrews, Mary Tyler Moore, and Carol Channing provide tongue-in-cheek performances that made me laugh until I stopped. The only complaint is that its a wee bit too long, but still great nonetheless. Mrs. Meers, who is Millie (Andrews) and Miss Dorothy's (Moore) house mother is hysterical as the oriental-themed antagonist, with superfluous expressions like, "Ding foo!," and "Shoo-shong! Shoo Shong!" I was a bit baffled as to what the writers were on when they thought of the random side plot of Mrs. Meers white slaving young women to Chinatown. Carol Channing is exellent as ever, with her, "Razzzzberries!!!" Mary Tyler Moore shows us she sure can dance in that broken old elevator and Julie Andrews is good as always (duh). If you're looking for a light-hearted movie that would rival Leslie Nielson flicks, see this one! Its NOT full of applesauce!

Rating: 5 - Guilty pleasure
Sure it's silly...sure it's long...but this is a great movie. I've loved this movie for years. Julie Andrews is hysterical in her attempts to be a "modern", especially when trying to find the right boss to marry. Mary Tyler Moore is the best as the rich girl trying to make it in the real world (taxis don't take checks?) Come on, how can you not love a movie about white slavery in the '20s with singing and dancing! This movie really is a guilty pleasure.

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