All coming your way from.....(wait for it)......Japan.
Yes, it's an all-out attempt by Japanese filmmakers to duplicate a typical 1950 MGM musical, filled with masses of choreographed dancers and two sets of squabbling couples destined to end the movie realizing their love.......while they waltz across the screen.
We could barely follow the storyline......something about competing tourism companies who squire around Americans to sites like Mount Fuji.
We did recognize Frankie Sakai, the chunky ball of energy who supplied the comedy relief in "Mothra" and the gorgeous Mie Hama, who cavorted with Sean Connery in "You Only Live Twice"........always nice to see them again.
As for the songs and dances.........well, let's just say there was more than enough enthusiasm on display to make it all fun to watch.
We don't regret spending time with it........and for anyone who loves uncovering bizarre, long lost cinema curios (like us)......it's a wacky little treasure chest. 2 stars (**)
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