Inclubabu Plot so thin, it es unnoticed.

RipDelight This is a tender, generous movie that likes its characters and presents them as real people, full of flaws and strengths.

Gary The movie's not perfect, but it sticks the landing of its message. It was engaging - thrilling at times - and I personally thought it was a great time.

Kayden This is a dark and sometimes deeply uncomfortable drama

TheLittleSongbird Not their best collaboration, my personal favourite is 'Winchester 73', but of the ones personally seen (not all but most) 'The Glenn Miller Story' is up there among their better ones. While there's more to see of their collaborations, none of the ones seen are less than good.Biopics are very difficult to get right, especially ones of famous people in entertainment (i.e. film) and music (composing, singing, playing instruments). For example often coming to life when in action (whether acting, singing, composing or playing), but some suffer from the biographical elements not faring as good, with a tendency to play fast and loose with the facts. There are some great ones, some good ones, some uneven ones and some hugely problematic ones.Luckily, 'The Glenn Miller Story' is one of the near-great ones. On a musical front it is nothing short of exceptional, no complaints there, but it was thoroughly enjoyable as a biopic too regardless of it not being a true and very scratch surface because of not suffering from pacing or tone problems. Stewart is note-perfect in a role that plays to his strengths, despite him portraying a big band icon Stewart not only plays Miller with utter conviction but the performance also epitomises everything that Stewart himself is about and what made him such a great actor.'The Glenn Miller Story', when it comes to Mann is very much removed from his darker and more psychological westerns that also star Stewart (the films that he's perhaps chiefly famous for), but there is not once a sense that he is beyond his comfort zone in an atypical genre for him, far from it. To me, actually, even with a lighter touch (much needed), without it ever feeling too much, it is one of Mann's stronger overall directorial efforts when it comes to his collaborations with Stewart.As said to be expected, the music is exceptionally bewitching, with all the hits included and it was so wonderful to hear so many classics in one film. This said, 'The Glenn Miller Story' does have much more than a great performance and music. As well as June Allyson personifying charm and spunk, the ing cast are just as good, with a superb Harry Morgan and cracking appearances from Louis Armstrong, Gene Krupa, The Modernaires and s Langford. The chemistry between Stewart and Allyson is irresistible, and 'The Glenn Miller Story' is handsomely mounted and beautifully filmed with lavish use of colour.Script-wise, 'The Glenn Miller Story' a vast majority of the time succeeds, with a nice and well balanced dose of humour that makes one feel good and tender sentiment, while the story's warm heart and bags of charm more than makes up for any misgivings of it being inaccurate and only scratching the surface. Really liked the characters and felt myself caring for them.My only complaints really are the rather too sudden ending that should have been more sombre and the central relationship being portrayed somewhat too perfectly and sugar coated, which does despite the irresistible chemistry mean that parts do fall into saccharine-overboard camp occasionally.In conclusion, a near-great film and it is easy to see why of all Stewart and Mann's collaborations 'The Glenn Miller Story' is generally one of the more fondly ed ones. 8/10 Bethany Cox

Kirpianuscus music, Glenn Miller's music, , James Steward, June Allison , Henry Morgan, lovely clichés and touching homage to a great American musical legend. and the entire flavor of a period, fresh, clear, unique. a perfect film because nothing missing. all has the force to seduce each category of public. and James Steward... he is himself. in the perfect clothes of his role who becomes part of him. ing all his performances . and giving something not exactly original but touching in real profound sense. a remarkable film because it preserves an entire universe. sure, the explanations are not insignificant but you feel, scene by scene, to be master of a great Christmas gift. because it is a fairy tale, it represents the spirit of the films from "50's but remains a special delight like a time travel.

cricket crockett . . . on the eve of the band's big debut, The Glenn Miller Orchestra (Version 2.1) would NOT have been a success, according to THE GLENN MILLER STORY. This movie shows how the least little incident in an artist's life--a belated birthday gift, a random phone number--becomes fodder for national hits in the right hands. Apparently Karma plays the lead role in separating the wheat from the chaff. Take Joe's fragile lip, which forces James Stewart (as the title character) to rearrange all his band's songs overnight with his NEXT best instrumentalist--a clarinet player--now in the lead trumpet role. This produces the mellow jazz sound that distinguishes the Miller band forevermore. But Karma is a two-way street, as anyone who has watched Fred Astaire as dancer Vernon Castle or Petulia Clark as Mrs. Chips may recall. Glenn has solemnly pledged to his wife Helen (June Allyson) NEVER to let his band play "her" song, "Little Brown Jug." Sure enough, the minute Glenn feels cocky enough to tempt fate by renouncing this vow, he disappears into the Channel's fog.

wes-connors The bloom is off the rose of the Stewart/Allyson partnership from "The Stratton Story" (1949). They still have a nice screen rapport, but no are scenes as good as in their initial effort. Instead, the sad events in the Millers' life seem to be accompanied by a cheerful tear and stiff upper lip; for example, watch how they handle not having children.You definitely get a sense of the importance of the subject, musician Glenn Miller; but, you also get a sneaking suspicion this is a VERY glossed over production. The dancers during one of Miller's most exciting numbers aren't even as excited as the elderly dancers on an old "Lawrence Welk Show" rerun.There are some serious editing/continuity distractions - worse, they are so obvious they spoil the important scene when Mrs. Miller and friends listen to the Christmas program. The filmmakers practically hit you over the head with how its going to end; if you don't know, you'll easily guess. This one should be good for fans of Mr. Miller, Mr. Stewart, and Ms. Allyson; but, I'd like to see a more accurate Glenn Miller film story. ***** The Glenn Miller Story (1954) Anthony Mann ~ James Stewart, June Allyson, Harry Morgan