Gorgeous color photography, but the songs are mostly forgettable and the story is not too interesting by any standards. I had a tough time staying engaged despite the beautiful visuals. 4/10

I absolutely love this movie!! Easily one of the greatest musicals ever made featuring 2 of my favourite songs, "The Trolley Song" and of course, "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas". MGM really gave this their all with 5 star choreography, costumes, and production with a simple, relatable story set in the early 1900s. There's never a dull moment. I was entertained the entire time. In fact, by the time it finished, I was left wanting more. Even in an ensemble cast like this, Judy Garland stands out. The amount of talent she had is just amazing. Also, you could tell how much Vincente Minnelli loved and adored her, because she has never looked so beautiful, youthful, and full of energy than in this film. This is one of her best performances, after The Wizard of Oz & A Star is Born.

I thought this was just lovely--wonderful, nostalgia-based film that reminded me a tiny bit of "How Green Was My Valley" in POV (if not in tone.) Judy Garland turns in a genuine performance, and the young Margaret O'Brien was super fantastic in a role that could have easily been annoying (also have to give a shout out to her supreme weirdness with the dead dolls and beheaded snowmen.) The songs here were somewhat unremarkable, other than the Trolley Song and of course the magnificent "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas."

I just watched this movie for the first time and had how lighthearted and funny it was! Songs are great, and the Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas scene will always bring tears to my eyes. I enjoyed this one.

The film that introduced Judy Garland to her future husband, director Vincente Minnelli, Meet Me in St. Louis is an entertaining big-budget family musical. The story follows the Smith family at the turn of the 20th century leading up to the St. Louis World Fair as the eldest daughter attempts to elicit a marriage proposal, the second eldest falls in love with the boy next door, and the youngest tries to prove her mettle to the neighborhood kids. Garland gives a standout performance and is backed by a strong supporting cast. And, the songs are whimsical and fun, featuring stuch beloved classics as “Meet Me in St. Louis, Louis,” “The Trolley Song,” and “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.” Yet the film’s not without its problems, as the plot is rather aimless and the romances predictable. Launching MGM’s golden age of musicals, Meet Me in St. Louis is a charming film (flaws and all) that still holds up.

Been on my to watch list for a long time, I truly enjoyed it. Fantastic performance by Judy Garland.

This is a very sweet movie about a family during a long gone period of time. Not really a Christmas movie although dreams did come true for their Christmas. Light and loving film with the great Judy Garland and the wonderful song Merry Little Christmas. Glad I watched this movie. Can’t believe I had never seen it. A must watch!

Continues to grow on me. Nothing beats "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas."