Victor Victoria DVD

Advantages: Great cast, great music, great story
Disadvantages: None

...the absurd name of Count Victor Grezhinski, a gay Polish count. ‘Who would ever believe it?’ Victoria protests. ‘A woman pretending to be a man pretending to be woman.’ ‘It’s perfect!’ Toddy insists. ‘Everyone will know he’s a phony,’ Victoria insists. ‘Exactly! Everyone will know HE’s a phony.’ Victoria as Victor auditions for Andre Cassell (John Rhys-Davies), the greatest talent and booking agent in Paris. He schedules Victor to open in a grand ...
...cast: Julie Andrews.... Victoria Grant/Count Victor Grezhinski Robert Preston.... Carroll 'Toddy' Todd James Garner.... King Marchand Lesley Ann Warren.... Norma Cassady, the gangster’s moll John Rhys-Davies.... Andre Cassell, Agent Alex Karras.... The Bodyguard, 'Squash' Bernstein Graham Stark.... The Bumbling Waiter Peter Arne.... Labisse, Che Lui Nightclub Owner Sherloque Tanney.... Charles Bovin, Private Investigator Michael Robbins.... ... Read review

Advantages: Fun
Disadvantages: Confusing!

Well, the incredible Julie Andrews makes her appearance as a woman dressed as a man dressed as a woman. You're following, yes? No, ok. Well she's playing a singer, who is good, but not good ENOUGH to really make it. In kinda long and convaluted circumstances, she realises that she can be really impressive if people think she is a man impersonating a female singer, so she goes for it. Whereas as a woman, she had been good, as a supposed drag queen, ...
...(as in my opinion, Julie Andrews should always be), but will she be able to keep the act going? Will anyone find out the truth about her real gender? And what will happen if they do? For all these reasons and just for an enjoyable watch, get this film! It's not always logical or easy to follow, but it's fun and frolics for a Sunday afternoon :) ... Read review