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The Godfather Sings!

Advantages: Great story and acting, catchy songs with good vocals, family film
Disadvantages: None from me

Well my film education continues. I think hubby nearly passed out in the shop when I said I had never seen this film and knew nothing about it apart from it being a West end Show! As a result he treated me to it and I have to say considering I did not know what to expect from it I did actually find it very good. The film is set in the 1950’s with Nathan Detroit being a gambling man who is desperately trying to find a venue to host his massive Craps ...
...Gambler comes to town by the name of Sky Masterson who Nathan thinks will be able to help him with his venue problem. Nathan sets Sky up for a $1000 bet that he cannot convince Missionary worker Sarah Brown to go away with him. Nathan thinks he has won the money as Sky has no chance of getting her too agree so he will be able to pay for the venue for his game but things take a turn for the worse for Nathan when his love suffering fiancé finds out ...

sewbizzie 30.10.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Guys And Dolls (Special Edition) (DVD)

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High Society

Advantages: The characters, the music and the script
Disadvantages: None

High Society needs to be seen even if its just for the timeless 'what a swell party' scene with the legends that are Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby. It is not often these two greats sing together "we sing so rare." The great characters are my favourite element of the film, the music comes second and the script which includes some great lines comes third, for instance "shut up you fool" (Louis Calhern with a hangover talking to a bird singing in a ...

ZoeKRx 25.08.2007 · Read full review
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When you see a guy reach for stars in the sky...

Advantages: Excellent cast, catchy songs, entertaining storyline
Disadvantages: No special features on the DVD

Guys And Dolls is without a doubt one of my favourite musicals ever made! The film was released back in 1955, directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz, and it’s certainly stood the test of time. The general plot is fairly simple; gambler Nathan Detroit who runs the 'oldest established permanent floating crap game in New York' needs $1000 to bribe Joey Biltmore in order to obtain a location to run the floating crap game. In order to obtain the money, Nathan ...
...Nicely Johnson and Big Jule, Guys And Dolls is a classic. The film also has an all-star cast with Frank Sinatra starring as gambler Nathan Detroit, Marlon Brando playing Sky Masterson, Vivian Blaine playing the talented Miss Adelaide and Jean Simmons playing Sargeant Sarah Brown. With Frank Sinatra as part of the cast, obviously you'd expect fantastic vocals, however the well-written lyrics and exceptional choreography boosts Guys And Dolls into ...

sparkly-pink-stars 23.07.2007 · Read full review
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Status Quo - XS all areas

Advantages: not bad album
Disadvantages: only 2 new songs

The Status Quo - Xs all areas, greatest hits albums was released in September 2005 I think, this albums all the original hit spanning throughout the years where Status Quo, with songs like, Pictures of mastickmen, Ice in the sun, Rocking all over the worls, Again again, whatever you want. This album is a double album and this album was releasedwith 2 new singles (you're come round) and (thinking of you), my point of view to this album that theres ...

rossidanny 07.11.2009 · Read full review
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Should have left it on the shelf!

Advantages: erm.......... good songs
Disadvantages: Weak plot and script, wooden acting

...any of them get the fame they so desperately want? Well the plot may sound a little basic but this is really all there is to the film. I did find there was a little about the student outside of school but it was mainly centred around the School and their school work. For me I was expecting a lot but was sadly disappointed. I know the film was made back in 1980 but for me it just looked very cheap and as if they had no interest in making a good script ...
...and Maureen Teefy Making of Fame Featurettes Fame Field Trip visit’s the school that inspired the movie Trailer I have watched any of these so I am not able to make comment on the, The running time of the film is 128 minutes and I personally found this was very long and at times I was very bored. The certificate is a 15 and I do agree with this as there is a lot of strong language and moderate nudity. I paid just £3 for this DVD over 2 years ...

sewbizzie 06.11.2009 · Read full review
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