Anchors Aweigh
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) | Release Date: August 1, 1945 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
60
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Mixed or average reviews based on 8 Critic Reviews
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5
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The New York TimesBosley Crowther
For a popular entertainment, Anchors Aweigh is hard to beat. The proof is that it pleases both the pro and con Sinatra-ites. Read full review
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VarietyStaff (Not Credited)
Anchors Aweigh is solid musical fare. The production numbers are zingy; the songs are extremely listenable; the color treatment outstanding. Read full review
70
The TelegraphRebecca Smith
There's not much in the way of plot, but it's a fun musical, blending live action and animation to great effect, as Jerry from Tom and Jerry joins Kelly for a dance sequence. [01 Feb 2014, p.36]
60
EmpireDavid Parkinson
A very thin story stretched out for over two hours, this is a melange of the wonderful and the pompous. Read full review
60
Time OutStaff (Not Credited)
Thunderously patriotic (the navy is wonderful) and sentimental (kids are wonderful), it's heavily dependent on Kelly's charm and Sinatra's supposed little-boy appeal, the combination of which fuels the running gags and almost saves the scenes with Grayson. Read full review
60
The New YorkerPauline Kael
This Gene Kelly-Frank Sinatra musical has an abundance of energy and spirit, and you may feel it could be wonderful if it weren't so stupidly wholesome.
50
Chicago ReaderDave Kehr
George Sidney directed, a long way from the slam-bang vulgarity of his most entertaining work. Read full review
50
TV Guide MagazineStaff (Not Credited)
A pleasant, mindless diversion. Read full review
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