Seven Brides for Seven Brothers 1954

A.H. Weiler, New York Times: Although the powers at M-G-M are deviating from the normal song-and-dance extravaganza in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, it is a gamble that is paying rich rewards. Read more

Jonathan Rosenbaum, Chicago Reader: A profoundly sexist and eminently hummable 1954 CinemaScope musical with some terrific athletic Michael Kidd choreography and some better-than-average direction by Stanley Donen. Read more

Stephen Garrett, Time Out: This rather archly symmetrical movie musical is best seen as a dance-fest, with Michael Kidd's acrobatic, pas d'action choreography well complemented by ex-choreographer Donen's camera. Read more

Variety Staff, Variety: This is a happy, hand-clapping, foot-stomping country type of musical with all the slickness of a Broadway show. Read more