Gentlemen Prefer Blondes from 1953 is quite clever and perceptive about the period it depicts. Aside from Ridley Scott's excellent Thelma And Louise in 1991, this film stands out as one of the best where the women’s friendship overshadows the men! It seems some people feel that a problem with the movie is its lack of connection to Anita Loo’s Broadway musical. While I often criticize films for omitting key elements from their source material, I don't have any background on this film’s original inspiration so I watched it with fresh eyes. Watching it now, you really need to appreciate how bold it is. It shouldn’t work because at its core it’s just about two showgirls traveling, but the obvious use of stereotypes for these women is very funny. Monroe is absolutely ideal as Lorelei, a woman who's only interested in diamonds and a man’s money; she’s both shallow and stunningly beautiful. Jane Russell is also wonderful here; her Dorothy Shaw is witty, sophisticated, and fiercely protective of her friend, but she also craves affection, which comes through even with the sarcasm and sharpness in her delivery. The film functions on several levels—it's a sweet musical with glamorous women to enjoy, but it’s also an insightful work when you consider the time it was made. The 1950s (according to my research and what my parents have told me) were very focused on traditional family values, yet around the time this film came out, sex started becoming a more openly discussed topic. Playboy magazine with Marilyn Monroe on the cover was about to cause a stir, and Kinsey’s report was just over the horizon. So watching Gentlemen Prefer Blondes now, I can't help but think that Howard Hawks had his finger on the pulse of what was happening by disregarding the grand spectacle of the original story and then creating a film that sensed the shift in people’s attitudes. It isn’t a masterpiece, certainly, but we get some great performances from the leads and some sharp dialogue along with hilarious visual humor. It's a very intelligent and observant film that is aware of the changing times, and it features a memorable pair of women who are among the best in cinema. 7/10

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