#9 30 Day Movie Challenge

#9 A movie you can dance to

I'm not much of a dancer, but this movie makes me wish I was.

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

This is one of the greatest movies ever.  I remember watching this movie for the first time when I was about five years old and I was fascinated by it. 

A man named Adam goes to town looking for a wife.  Within minutes he casts his eye on a small, lively girl named Milly and he marries her to take her to the backwoods to cook and clean for him and his six brothers.  In a nutshell, there's tons of dancing, singing, and swooning.  Of course, Adam learns he can't just expect his wife to be his cleaning lady.

The choreography in this movie is phenomenal.  Incredible.  Amazing.  Cinematic history. 

I don't even think I'm exaggerating.

And, of course, everyone who watches this has their favorite brother or girl.  My favorite brother was Benjamin.  He had "heavenly eyes and just the right size."  Funny, I also think that of Josh.  I always thought it would be fun to play Dorcus on stage, especially since she pairs up with Benjamin.  And I love the name Milly, so she's one of my favorites too!

This clip is the entire barn raising dance.  It's a bit longer than most of the other clips I've posted, but soooo worth it!




Hollywood can never remake this one, I don't think.  But I'd love to see the original remastered and in widescreen.