Liberty's Secret

A (dare I say it?) wonderful charming film. Very reminiscent of the so-called Golden Age of Hollywood musicals. What I found especially "charming" was that its potentially controversial subject matter was treated in a very matter-of-fact, no big deal way.

It may not be the best musical but has so much charm, that the low budget works in the movies favor. I watched it on Amazon Prime and liked enough that I bought the film on Amazon. So it's with checking out if want some laughs in a good cheesy love story that comes from the heart.

I clicked on this movie as I was getting tired of browsing and I am glad that I did. It is a very lighthearted (as most musicals are) look at politics, the news media and the religious right. The lesbian relationship between the two main characters is a sub-plot in my opinion. Jaclene Wilk was absolutely delightful as Liberty. I hope this isn't a one-off for her. I also liked the portrayal of Kenny Weston and Dick Dinkler. I was raised a Roman Catholic and I found the church scenes comical.

This is a feel good movie that is perfectly campy, cheesy, romantic, and impactful. The music good, the lyrics are mostly heartfelt, the characters are likable, and the lampooning of right wing fundies without being mean is awesome. Despite it's obvious technical flaws and low budget style, I enjoyed it from beginning to end. There are two things keeping me from giving it 10 stars. First is the lack of chemistry between the two leads. I just don't feel the romantic spark between them. The second might have helped the first if done properly, and that is that we don't really see the development of a relationship. There's a montage, but the meat of the building of the romantic relationship just wasn't there.

Still, I thoroughly enjoyed this movie.

A wonderful film Great romance story full of uncertainty Camera movement was a little off sometimes The music was just good, but the dancing was wonderful Overall pleased. Wish there was less emphasis on her being a good Christian, but appreciate that she does not give up on her faith. Hopefully, see this movie be entered into some film festivals and win some awards.