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.
– A.H. Weiler,
New York Times,
20 May 2003
fresh:
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.
– Stephen Garrett,
Time Out,
24 Jun 2006
fresh:
This is a happy, hand-clapping, foot-stomping country type of musical with all the slickness of a Broadway show.
– Variety Staff,
Variety,
16 May 2008
fresh:
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.