Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA, What to Watch if You Miss the "Game of Thrones" Cast. written by Otto Leisner Another such film (also from Paramount) is 'Isn't It Romantic? Looking for something to watch? After WW2, two army buddies, one of them terminally-ill, embark on a series of adventures in South-East Asia and run across a dangerous criminal and his pretty secretary. Also on hand here is Pearl Bailey, playing that annoying racial stereotype: the 'sassy' black maidservant. Realizing that she has been in a romantic comedy the entire time, Natalie and the rest of the characters proceed to engage in a rendition of "Express Yourself". 'Isn't It Romantic?' The film stars Rebel Wilson as a woman who finds herself in a world where everything around her plays out like a clichéd PG-13 romantic comedy. With her beautiful long blonde hair constrained in a normal hairstyle, Veronica Lake lost her bang (in more than one sense), and her stardom swiftly evaporated. written by Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers Somebody once told me that Billy De Wolfe was raised in Wales, but you certainly wouldn't know it from his accent in this movie. I always laugh at the scene in 'The Palm Beach Story' when Rudy Vallee starts to sing 'Isn't It Romantic?' Certificate: Passed Comedy. ', which takes its title from a Rodgers and Hart song which is NOT sung in this movie. Brandon Scott Jones as Donny, Natalie's neighbor, depicted as a flamboyant gay friend in the fantasy world. I'll rate this movie one point out of 10. Choose an adventure below and discover your next favorite movie or TV show. by Nat Finston and his Paramount Studio Orchestra - Vocal Refrain by Sam Coslow (1932). On May 23, 2016, it was reported that Rebel Wilson would star as Natalie in an untitled romantic comedy film by New Line Cinema, from an original script by Erin Cardillo and rewrite by Dana Fox and Katie Silberman, while producers would be Todd Garner, Grant Scharbo, and Gina Matthews. In rural 19th-century Indiana, the three daughters of a Civil War veteran are courted by three young men--one a sophisticated city slicker who sells phony oil stock, the second a local eccentric and the third a stolid country boy. This movie is just barely a musical; the songs are so few and far between that the transitions between plot line and song are always jarring. Managed by tsk, First theatrical release Maurice Chevalier, Rolfe Sedan, Bert Roach, Jeanette MacDonald, Nat Finston and his Paramount Studio Orchestra - Vocal Refrain by Sam Coslow, Jeannette MacDonald - Soprano with Nat Finston and His Paramount Studio Orchestra, Gladys Moncrieff with Orchestra conducted by Gil Dech, Georgie Auld with The Jud Conlon Rhythmaires, Matt Dennis with Harry Geller's Orchestra, Peggy Lee and George Shearing and the Quintet, Rita Reys with The Pim Jacobs Trio featuring J. Griffin, Anne Lise - Rob Gusevs - Jake Langley - Mark McIntyre - Randy Cooke, Jack Wood featuring the Craig Larson Trio, Bengt-Arne Wallin med Rolf Blomquists orkester, Beegie Adair with The Jeff Steinberg Orchestra, © 2003-2020 'Isn't It Romantic?' It was covered by Paolo Alderighi - Stephanie Trick, Guy Barker, Ralph … The song Isn't It Romantic? The film was theatrically released in the United States on February 13, 2019, by Warner Bros. Pictures, and in international territories by Netflix on February 28, 2019. Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. is probably the worst song Rodgers and Hart ever wrote. The staff of a record factory drown their sorrows at Duffy's Tavern, while the company owner faces threats of bankruptcy. A millionaire joins the Navy hoping to find a girl who'll marry him for himself, not for his money. [6] Priyanka Chopra was also cast in the film in May. There are obvious reasons for naming a movie after a well-known song, but audiences will expect that song to be performed in the movie. was written by Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart and was first released by Nat Finston and his Paramount Studio Orchestra - Vocal Refrain by Sam Coslow in 1932. [9] The film was released internationally on February 28, 2019, by Netflix.[1]. Bailey gives a dull rendition of a dull song called 'I Shoulda Quit When I Was Ahead'. [10] After not holding Tuesday night previews, the film made $1.8 million on its first day, Wednesday, and $4.4 million on Valentine's Day, for a two-day total of $6.2 million. [2] It went on to debut to $14.2 million over the weekend (a five-day gross of $20.4 million), finishing third at the box office. Following this revelation, Natalie gets into a car accident and loses consciousness. After reuniting with Josh, she learns that he has not been staring at the model, but at Natalie's reflection, and the two begin a relationship. Isn't It Romantic? [citation needed], Isn't It Romantic was theatrically released in the United States on February 13, 2019, by Warner Bros. English actor Roland Culver plays Major Euclid Cameron, a former Confederate officer, now a widower raising his three daughters in genteel poverty. Whitney becomes her enemy and her neighbor Donny becomes a flamboyant homosexual friend offering advice, while Blake, a billionaire client of her company, develops a romantic interest in her. As Natalie prepares to head home, Whitney tells her that despite her dislike for romantic comedies, everything she just experienced has been comparable to one. I always laugh at the scene in 'The Palm Beach Story' when Rudy Vallee starts to sing 'Isn't It Romantic?' Liam Hemsworth, Adam DeVine, and Priyanka Chopra appear in supporting roles. Search for "Isn't It Romantic" on Amazon.com, Title: Additionally, Josh who’s personality is the same but only remembers the new reality enters into a relationship with the billboard model, who identifies herself as a "yoga ambassador" named Isabella. ', which takes its title from a Rodgers and Hart song which is NOT sung in this movie. But her appeal came from that distinctive peekaboo bang. Architect Natalie develops a strong hatred for romantic comedies at an early age, which is exacerbated by her low self-esteem and difficulty in finding love. An adaptation is a musical work which uses most of the music or lyrics of another musical work. Added by Bastien It grossed over $48 million on a $31 million budget and received lukewarm reviews from critics.[4]. On May 10, Adam DeVine, who had previously co-starred with Wilson in the first two Pitch Perfect movies, and Liam Hemsworth were cast in the film to play love interests in Natalie's life. Yeah, Pearlie Mae, ya shoulda. written by Sauvo Puhtila 16 of 31 people found this review helpful. by Maurice Chevalier, Rolfe Sedan, Bert Roach, Jeanette MacDonald (August 13, 1932), First release is an extremely dull film. The plot (what there is of it) concerns the consequences when the Cameron family's meagre savings are stolen by handsome scoundrel Rick Brannon (played by another English actor, Patric Knowles). [11] The film dropped 47% in its second weekend, making $7.5 million and finishing fifth. Just occasionally, Hollywood cranked out a movie named for a song that does NOT get performed on the movie's soundtrack. In fact, in 'Sullivan's Travels' I found Lake very sexy right up until she tucked away her hair and disguised herself as a boy ... that's when I straight away lost interest. Isn't It Romantic was released on DVD/Blu-Ray on May 21, 2019. Which is fine with me, because the soupy ballad 'Isn't It Romantic?' Lake had a whispery little-girl voice (with a pleasant Brooklyn accent) matched with a womanly face and physique in a child-sized body. English, Isn't It Romantic? stars Veronica Lake, one of the best examples of a movie career based on a gimmick. Natalie attempts to stop their wedding, but soon realizes that instead of loving another person, she needs to learn to love herself. [7] On June 14, 2017, Betty Gilpin was added, playing Natalie's assistant Whitney, one of her best friends. Yet almost everyone who worked with Lake thought highly of her. is probably the worst song Rodgers and Hart ever wrote. A ring of Nazis in Florida is in possession of the body of Adolf Hitler, and plan revive him so they can take over the world. The film stars Rebel Wilson as a woman who finds herself in a world where everything around her plays out like a clichéd PG-13 romantic comedy. Isn't It Romantic (1948). From "Veronica Mars" to Rebecca take a look back at the career of Armie Hammer on and off the screen. [8], Principal photography on the film began on July 10, 2017, in New York City. Almost everyone under contract to Paramount Pictures at the time make cameos or perform songs, with particularly large amounts of screen time featuring Bob Hope and Bing Crosby. A former WW2 naval pilot employed by a Miami civilian company reminisces about his past and present sins while flying a plane into an incoming hurricane. either. secondhandsongs.com, First theatrical release on August 13, 1932. During WW2 the Defence Department pressured Paramount to change Lake's hairstyle ... because female workers in defence plants were copying Lake's coiffure, and their peekaboo bangs kept getting caught in the machinery. Add the first question. A beautiful gold-digger who works at a resort hotel sets out to get him. To her credit, Lake never claimed to be an actress; she knew she was just a starlet with a gimmick. A kleptomaniac falls in love with a woman who is member of a gang of jewel thieves, initially unaware of her true occupation. In 1860s Mexico, the beautiful owner of a silver mine is kidnapped by a bandit leader, who needs money to finance his revolt against the Emperor Maximilian. The website's critical consensus reads: "It follows as many genre conventions as it mocks, but Isn't It Romantic is a feel-good rom-com with some satirical bite – and a star well-suited for both. Danish, Luonasi jos oisin Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin.