10/10
Reaching for the Moon is Great Fun!
30 September 2000
This is a classic 1920's era Irving Berlin movie with some of the best costumes and most excellently produced 1920's dance scenes. Although the movie is only 62 minutes, there is so much fun, that you'll not want it to end! It seems that this movie lasts longer than the hour because it is so good!

Here is a brief synopsis: It takes place right before the stock market crash. Doug is a tycoon. He is a dud when it comes to any affairs of the heart. A beautiful girl comes into his office to talk to him about a problem. Doug can't solve the problem, but falls head-over-heels in love with this girl. He hears she's going to Europe by boat and chases after her. She's headed to Europe to get married. He boards the ship also and chases after her on board. Meanwhile the market crashes and he is wiped out. During a big scene, she embarrasses him while her friends hide in a life boat while he confesses his love to her. There is a lot more to go before this movie sends!

I won't tell you how it ends!

ALSO: a young Edward Everet Horton plays a butler in this flick on board the ship. There's a very young crooner that makes a singing appearance on board!

Those of you looking for a great play to put on at your college or high school should seek out the screenplay for this movie!

Enjoy!
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