Product: Stormy Weather [VHS] (1980)
Rating: 5.0
An American Treasure, and Personal Favorite
Imagine: no wires, no special effects, but some of the best stunts in the form of dance acts anywhere. For those of us interested in the music and dance of the era, this is an absolute must. For those of us interested in historical contexts, this is probably a bit skewed towards the brighter side of life, but you can clearly see the evolution of jazz and jazz dance from WWI to WWII. For those of you looking for great acting and a moving plot, you need to find it elsewhere, because this movie was basically put together from a number of vaudeville and specialty acts -- the very best of the time. For those of you willing to take a closer look, you might notice that the level of pure entertainment, the enchantment that these entertainers can cast over you, the audience member, is something not found in modern entertainment anymore, in this day of performing for television and movie cameras instead of a live audience.