A truly excellent pairing, a lovely romance, and an exceptionally fine movie overall. John "Lucky" Garnett (played by Fred Astaire), a carefree and somewhat naive gambler, is engaged to Margaret Watson. However, he’s consistently late for the wedding. Margaret's father becomes very angry and insists that John must go out and earn $25,000 to demonstrate his competence and suitability for marriage. John and his friend Pop Cardetti head into New York City, where John soon encounters Penny Carroll (Ginger Rogers, following an initial awkward meeting) at a dance academy. Once the tension between them eases, it's clear that they make an incredible dancing team, and that feelings are developing between both of them – which naturally raises questions about their existing relationships. I began watching Swing Time and within just a few minutes I found myself smiling, and that smile remained until the very end. Let me assure you, Swing Time is absolutely a film to appreciate and treasure. Of the ten musicals Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers created together, many consider Swing Time to be the most enchanting. While films like Top Hat might have more energy, Swing Time stands out for its flawless execution. From the fantastic musical numbers and dance routines, to the sense that this couple was destined to be together, it’s a truly wonderful experience to see two performers so perfectly in sync with each other. The story is simple; we move from one pleasant development to another, but ultimately, the focus is on entertaining us through its musical performances. Jerome Kern and Dorothy Fields wrote the music and lyrics, and they are fantastic – including songs like Pick Yourself Up, The Way You Look Tonight, Waltz In Swing Time, Never Gonna Dance, and the wonderful A Fine Romance. However, the highlight is Astaire's performance of Bojangles Of Harlem, using black face makeup (without any offensive depictions), a sequence that builds to an incredible moment where Astaire dances alongside multiple rear-projected versions of himself – it’s simply amazing. George Stevens directed this film wonderfully; his real father even appears as Margaret's angry parent. Victor Moore and Helen Broderick also deliver excellent supporting performances as Everett 'Pop' Cardetti and Mabel Anderson, respectively. Swing Time doesn’t just swing; it moves along smoothly like a perfect ripple on a sea of happiness. I feel bad for anyone who dislikes musicals because they would miss out not only on the wonderful artistry but also on a film that can lift you up from feeling down. 9/10

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