Musicals & Music Films > 1969 Musicals & Music Films

Hey Big Spender!

Advantages: Great Film, Big Spender!
Disadvantages: Not Very Well Known!

Sweet Charity, 1969, Running Time 149 min, Rating PG. The Story: Set in the 60's Charity Valentine is a dancer in a seedy night club, she is desperate to fall in love and leave the club and settle down with a nice man. After a series of disastrous relationships Charity still manages to look on the bright side of life, and in a twist of fate she meets Oscar in a lift -Could he be the man of her dreams? My Thoughts: I really enjoyed this film, it ...
...many Broadway hits prior to Sweet Charity, she has since appeared in many great movies including 'Steel Magnolias', 'Postcards from the edge', 'Bewitched' and 'In her Shoes'. Oscar Lindquist is played by John McMartin, Oscar is a nervous guy whose worst fear is getting stuck in an elevator - which is exactly what happens the day he meets charity. With Charity's help and encouragement he gets out unscathed, but his heart now belongs to her. John ...

LIZKEMPO 15.12.2006 · Read full review
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Review of Sweet Charity (DVD)

Hello Babs! Great movie

Advantages: excellent songs and dances
Disadvantages: a long musical but all worth it

Hello, Dolly! was first produced on Broadway by David Merrick in 1964, and later went on to win 10 Tony's. When it was finally made into a 1969 film it became nominated for seven Academy Awards. Fabulous widow Dolly Levi whilst teaching dance classes (amongst other things) makes her living meddling in others lives. Matchmaking being her speciality. However when her new client 'half a millionaire' Vandergelder books her to find him a wife of his ...
...the only woman right for him is of course, Dolly herself. Dolly convinces Vandergelder the perfect woman for him is in new york city and takes him and his two assistants to the big Apple. Howerver, on arrival, Vandergelder's intended is kept away from him , much to his annoyance. Dolly decides that his two clerks are perfect for the miliner and her assistant and love blooms! Horace Vandergelder does storm off but is soon caught up in the whirlwind ...

joelle118 12.10.2007 · Read full review
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Review of Hello Dolly (DVD)

3 penguins and a pelvis

Advantages: Elvis and Mary Tyler Moore
Disadvantages: Weak plot

...As is the case with Change of Habit, although an enjoyable drama, there is no real depth to the story and comes across as a rushed piece of movie making trying to capitalize on the popularity of its star. The story, which is supposedly a drama, lacks any real drama at all and the only real interest comes in the form of the relationship between Dr. Carpenter and Sister Gallagher, which although not used to its full potential, provides enough quality ...
...already mentioned the lead in Change of Habit comes from Elvis Presley (Jailhouse Rock) and marked the end of his career as a movie actor. Although his heart was not really in it, his performance is still enjoyable and I would love to know what would have happened if he had been given a better level of movie to make. Opposite Elvis is Mary Tyler Moore, who puts in easily the best performance in the film. Although she plays the romantic role opposite ...

christianfilmcritic 07.04.2006 · Read full review
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Review of Change Of Habit (DVD)

3 days of love peace and music

Advantages: great music, performances and quality of sound
Disadvantages: maybe a bit long to watch in one sitting

woodstock, 3 days of love, peace and music charts the greatest rock festival of all time. this extended documentary (there is around 40 minutes of extra footage compared to the original release) is widely considered the best concert film ever. the sound and image quality has been restored and is of a very good quality. the musicians on show here really are some of the biggest names in rock history. the line includes santana, joan baez, ritchie havens, ...
...the who, crosby stills nash and young and the whole thing is capped off by jimi hendrix and his famous rendition of star spangled banner. the music is really exceptional, the who in particular are fantastic playing as the sun rises. there is also a good insight into whats going on behind the scenes and interviews with many of the people who were there. you really get a good feeling as to what it was like to be there. overall, this is an excellent ...

gregcom 19.12.2008 · Read full review
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Review of Woodstock (DVD)

Moulin rouge is a musical admirers dream

Advantages: Great chemistry between main characters ,feel good film .
Disadvantages: The singing throughout the film can get a bit tiresome

In my opinion you must see the film if you like musicals, otherwise you might find the singing a bit off putting .At times the siniging can seem a bit over the top but in general this is what makes the film interesting.It is worth watching just to see the on screen chemistry between Ewan Mcgregor and Nicole Kidman they are a great pairing and seem to have good on screen presence allowing you to follow the romantic tale which is played out . The ...

pepsi27 28.12.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Moulin Rouge (Special Edition) (DVD)