Title: De-Lovely Is Not So-Lovely
Review: This is not exactly a film dedicated to Cole Porter's fans.While the movie featured Cole's musical oeuvre in gusto (unstoppable cameo appearances by popular artists of this day), it focussed rather tiresomely of Cole's bisexuality and incessant philandering over the course of his married life until his famous riding accident. Ashley Judd was as usual a show-saver but then her role was merely supportive to Kevin Kline's half-baked portrayal of Cole Porter.For a glimpse of Cole's ingenuity at its best, check out "Kiss Me Kate" directed by George Sidney in 1953 for the MGM studios. This is possibly the most delightful silver screen rendition of Cole's best-loved musical, complete with truly show-stealing choreographed dance seqeunces sure to sweep you off your feet.
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