Get Over Her
Get Over Her

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Get Over Her

1959
Movie
97 min
Japanese

An ex-pro boxer makes his living as a drummer in cabaret.

Insights

IMDb6.2/10
Director: George SidneyGenres: Comedy, Musical

Plot Summary

A divorced swimming instructor, determined to win back her ex-husband, orchestrates a complex plan involving his new fiancée and a series of aquatic stunts. She attempts to prove her worth and rekindle their romance, leading to humorous complications and unexpected romantic entanglements.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising Esther Williams's signature aquatic performances and the lighthearted musical numbers. Some found the plot predictable, but it was generally considered an enjoyable, if formulaic, musical comedy.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Esther Williams's dazzling swimming sequences.

  • Enjoyed for its cheerful musical numbers and light comedic tone.

  • Criticized by some for a thin and predictable plot.

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Fun Fact

Esther Williams's real-life swimming prowess was a major draw for her films, and this movie heavily utilized her talent for elaborate underwater sequences.

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