Poetic Film Review: New York, New York (1977)

In a post-war era of jubilation, a tale unfolds,
Of a saxophone player and a singer bold.
Jimmy Doyle and Francine Evans, names to remember,
Their journey through love, music, and dreams.

Scorsese's vision, a homage to the past,
Classic musicals, dark realism interlaced.
A fusion of styles, a blend of eras,
But the result, a film that falls far from the stars.

De Niro's acting, a New Hollywood gem,
Out of place in this musical realm.
Minnelli's talent, a shining light,
But the uneven narrative, a constant fight.

Scenes overlong, others cut too short,
The film's incoherence, a painful blurt.
Yet in the chaos, Scorsese's talent shines,
In music and visuals, a sublime design.

"Happy Endings" a moment of grace,
A saving grace in this film of pace.
Through De Niro's theatrics and dialogue weak,
We find beauty in the music, a song to speak.

The title song, a timeless piece of art,
A testament to Scorsese's heart.
Despite the film's failure, his musical flair,
A legacy that will endure, year after year.

So let us remember Scorsese's greatness,
Not just in his triumphs, but in his mistakes.
For it is in the failures, we find the learning,
A reminder of the courage to dream, to yearn, to turn the page.

(Note: The review in its original form can be read here.)

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