Boring ass movie

I have to admit, I am watching it for the first time right now, and I'm not overly impressed. This works as an average 50s musical, but I am not sure how it is such a Christmas tradition. I mean, I see Die Hard as more of a Christmas movie. As far as 50s musicals go, Singin in the Rain, 7 Brides For 7 Brothers, and even Brigadoon were much better than this. The song White Christmas is of course a classic by itself.

OP = Moron

I tried watching this movie once, years ago, and couldn't get into it. This time I stuck it out. I don't think it's a bad movie, but I don't think it's great either. It seems typical for a Hollywood movie of a certain era, with all the big production numbers and singing and dancing. This isn't my favorite genre, but I can see how it can appeal to people.

I'm sure this became a Christmas classic because people watched it every year and it became a tradition. Vera Ellen's dancing was a highlight. It's interesting to see Rosemary Clooney as a young woman - I remember her from later, when she had put on weight. I guess now I'll have to sit through Holiday Inn.

One thing I didn't like was that the Bob and Betty disagreement was never resolved. Sure, Betty realized that she was wrong about what she thought Bob was doing. But she never told Bob why she was mad at him in the first place, as far as we are shown he never finds out why or even cares. He just knows he's been restored to "knight on a horse" status.