Everyone Says I Love You

How this film uses it

Ordinary people sing in ordinary places, such as a hospital and a funeral. No one reacts. Allen keeps the camera calm, so the singing feels like a natural response to feeling. Songs such as Makin' Whoopee turn up in places where no musical would normally go.

Where to see it

The funeral. Corpses in the chapel sing and dance to Enjoy Yourself (It's Later than You Think).

How this film uses it

Most of the cast sing in their own voices, and the film wants a realistic sound. Not everyone sounds polished. Drew Barrymore's singing was dubbed by Olivia Hayman, a reminder that the film picks its moments. The imperfection keeps the numbers warm.

Where to see it

The emergency room. Makin' Whoopee is sung in a hospital ER, and an everyday setting hosts a full number.

How this film uses it

People start singing and nobody reacts as if anything is strange. The film also lets the dead dance at a funeral with the same straight face. That calm treatment is what makes the absurd moments funny.

Where to see it

The funeral. The corpses sing and dance in the chapel, and the film plays it as normal.

How this film uses it

The Paris family party is Groucho Marx themed and plays Hooray for Captain Spaulding. At the end, DJ dances with a partner dressed as Harpo Marx. The Marx joke returns at the finish, so the film ends on its earlier tribute.

Where to see it

The ending. The family dances to the title song, and DJ's partner wears a Harpo Marx costume.

How this film uses it

The love stories move from New York to Venice to Paris. Each city frames a different kind of romance. Joe courts Von in Venice. In Paris, Joe and Steffi share a kiss at the family party.

Where to see it

Venice. Joe courts Von on his daughter DJ's advice, and she leaves her husband for him.