Saw this movie on late night TV several years back and I found Gleason's performance totally captivating and quite influencing regarding my taste in motion pictures. The brilliance of Jakie Gleason's performance coupled with the mastery of Gene Kelly's direction makes this motion picture a must see for the serious film student; but, like most of Gene Kelly's directorial efforts the film does struggle about two thirds of the way through the story line. It is only through Gleason's performance that the viewer gets beyond the film's difficult moments. That being said, I loved this film and it does, indeed deserve the highest rating possible. This one is worth watching.
Review of Gigot
