Perfect cast and a good story

Instead, you get a movie that's enjoyable enough, but leaves you feeling like it could have been much, much more.

If you're interested in the topic at hand, you should just watch it and judge yourself because the reviews have gone very biased by people that didn't even watch it and just hate (or love) the creator. I liked it, it was well written, narrated, and directed and it was about a topic that interests me.

Worth seeing just to witness how winsome it is.

High Society is the musical version of 1940's The Philadelphia Story, originally starring Katharine Hepburn, Cary Grant, and James Stewart. The problem? The original story isn't any good to begin with! Unfortunately, keeping the plot and adding songs doesn't help it turn into a good movie.In this version, Grace Kelly plays the woman every man falls in love with. She's engaged to John Lund, but her ex-husband Bing Crosby tries to win her back—and to top it all off, reporter Frank Sinatra falls in love with her while writing about her upcoming wedding! The only reason to watch this movie—unless you actually liked the original—is to watch Bing and Frankie sing and act together. In their famous number "Well Did You Evah?", they playfully make fun of each other's singing styles.If you absolutely love Cole Porter, or Grace Kelly or Frankie, I guess you can watch this one. I didn't like it. I didn't like the original. I won't spoil anything, but in both versions, I was rooting for someone who didn't end up with the girl. And when you hate an ending that much—even as famous an ending as this story's—it's hard to like the rest of the movie.

I was somewhat disappointed with the original version, The Philadelphia Story, when I watched it. Though James Stewart's acting was great, for some reason the movie just wasn't too enjoyable for me.When I found this movie, until I read the synopsis I had no clue it was a remake. That being said, I think that High Society made some improvements over its predecessor. The casting in both movies is no doubt great. Many people enjoy Katharine Hepburn in TPS, but I found her annoying.I am a little biased towards Grace Kelly in general but I enjoyed her performance much better than Hepburn's. Making this story a musical helps liven up the whole thing and makes it more enjoyable to see. My favorite was the jazz song by Louis Armstrong and his band with Bing Crosby. Plus, three great musicians are in the cast. What more could you ask for? The ending in both flicks is the same. I'm not giving too much away but I think it comes out of left field (less so in this one). I guess this divorcée romance type of story isn't my cup of tea. Another pet peeve: this movie loves wide shots. Perhaps there are too many.Overall, the performances here are very enjoyable, both acting and musically, and you will be charmed to no end by Grace Kelly and entertained by the music. If you didn't care for The Philadelphia Story, you'll find that High Society improves a story a bit and is overall more fun.7/10 stars.

I'm one of those who don't admire this film much.On the positive side, it's a lush production. It has a Cole Porter score -- my favorite composer -- although I'm impressed with only a few of the songs: "True Love" (of course), "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" (with a swellegant turn by Celeste Holm), and the bright "Well, Did You Evah!" (in a terrific duet by Bing and Frank); the other songs are forgettable.Another positive note are a number of the supporting actors -- Celeste Holm as a reporter, Louis Calhern as an uncle, Sidney Blackmer as the father, Margalo Gillmore as the mother, and young Lydia Reed as the younger sister.Unfortunately, I can't say as much for the lead cast. Bing Crosby is always very natural on screen, and is here. Grace Kelly has another turn as a spoiled brat, and as far as I'm concerned flubs the role terribly. Frank Sinatra plays the smart ass that he seemed to be in real life...which may have gone over well in the 1950s, but isn't as attractive today; and ironically, he played a poor drunk (type casting from the Rat Pack days?). John Lund as the fiancée????? Stick with the original "The Philadelphia Story", or watch this one as a comparison. Frankly, about the only reason this film was made was Bing's whim and Grace Kelly's rising star (in terms of the latter, thankfully it was the last film with her that we had to suffer through).

High society stands out a little in the musical world. Unlike phantom or evita it has no operatic ballad as it's highlight. All the songs are jazz and swing. Does this work? YES! This oddball musical can stand up against any other musical or movie for that matter. The songs are not as grand as in chess or in phantom, but they are clever. The plot itself is believable and charming in every sense.But what makes this move so great is the chemistry between the characters. The banter between them, the way they react with one another is the best of any movie. The dialogue flows effortlessly and will make even the most heartless viewer smile. Special mention has to go to the scene where Tracey lord (grace kelly) meets mike Conner (frank Sinatra) for the first time. This scene is one of my all time favourite scenes from cinema and every person who enjoys films should see this. I have racked my brain trying to find a flaw for this film. Can't find one it's just perfect.