Newsies: Christian Bale, Bill Pullman, Robert Duvall, Ann-Margret, David Moscow, Luke Edwards, Max Casella, Gabriel Damon, Marty Belafsky, Arvie Lowe Jr., Aaron Lohr, Trey Parker, Andrew Laszlo, Kenny Ortega, William Reynolds, Ira Shuman, Marianne Sweeny, Michael Finnell, Bob Tzudiker, Noni White: Amazon.ca: Video

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Except for feature-length animation, the musical has gone the way of the dinosaur. The Walt Disney company took a stab at reviving the live-action musical in 1992 with Newsies, a throwback picture with a curious subject. In 1899, the pint-sized newsboys delivering the New York papers go on strike against the unfair practices of news magnates Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst. The production is heavy on kiddie humor, although Christian Bale (the child star of Spielberg's Empire of the Sun) is charismatic as one of the older leaders of the revolt. The adult stars don't fare as well, with Robert Duvall doddering around as Pulitzer and Ann-Margret and Bill Pullman doing decorative duty. The film was not well received when first released, but hindsight reveals its charm (and allowed the young target audience to catch up with the picture on video). The first-time director is Kenny Ortega, the choreographer of Dirty Dancing, who brings plenty of energy to the action. --Robert Horton

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Starring Academy Award(R)-winner Robert Duvall (Best Actor -- TENDER MERCIES, 1983) and screen favorite Ann-Margret, here's the true story of a courageous group of newsboys who become unlikely heroes when they team up to fight an unscrupulous newspaper tycoon. Determined to make their dreams come true, they find the courage to challenge the powerful! Critically acclaimed from coast to coast -- if you're looking for must-see, feel-good entertainment, NEWSIES delivers!

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5.0 out of 5 stars I Love This Movie !, Sep 15 2002

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Kimberly Wade (Fuquay - Varina, NC USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Newsies (VHS Tape)

Set in 1899 New York the Newsies sell papers nothing goes wrong until when Weasel (A.K.A) Wisley raises the papers prices with Pulitzer as his leader the Newsboys do not realize what they were getting into .Of course the fearless leader Jack Kelly (Christian Bale) decided too lead a strike against the opposing printing press with the help of David (David Moscow) Les (Luke Edwards)Racetrack (Max Casella ) Mush (Aaron Lohr) and of course the one that everyone has at least a crush story on Spot (Gabriel Damon )Jack has nothing too loose .Later on Crutchy accidentally told Snyder about Jack he quickly got out of the room .Pulitzer commanded that the Newsies be arrested at the rally .Though some of the boys were in for a surpise after performing the very fun song High Times ,Hard times .The cops set a whole mess in Irving Hall Racetrack got knocked out cold ,Itey got beaten and some other Newsies made it out though Jack was carried out of there by the police .He soon was arrested and luckily David got Jack out but still he went back the very next day the Newsies discovered that Jack sold them out too become a scabber.The boys were filled with great rage ,though Jack realized that he was stupid too become one of Pulitzer's men so with the help of Detten they printed a newspaper and ended the the strike Once And For All ! The songs and choregraphy are just perfect couldn't have been better .Still I do have a little crush on Racetrack I think he is the [cutest] boy on that tape ,and he sings perfectly .Though I think Bill Pullman didn't sing so great he was good though a little weak .Now Davie he was excellent in Seize The Day I couldn't even tell it was him .The whole movie is good not much thilfy langugage ,and the violence wasn't that bad you have too admit .I love everything about this movie remember Carrying The Banner .This is one of disney's top classics and I am very very glad too hear that .

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5.0 out of 5 stars You'll never forget this movie!, May 4 2004

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This review is from: Newsies (DVD)

If i wanted to sound different than all the other people (mainly girls) that are writing reviews like this, I just cant. I wish i could be differnt by saying that i hate it, but this is the best movie ever. I got it in the mail just 5 hours ago, and i already went through the movie and the extra material. Now i'm ordering the soundtrack!! I decided to order it when i started singing "King of New York" while brushing my teeth!! The songs are addictive, the dancing is awsome, and the acting is great (dont get me started on the rest of why i like it..*sigh*). I cant get enough of this show!! David and Spot are my favorites!You should really buy it!!

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5.0 out of 5 stars NEWSIES IS THE BEST!!!!! I love this movie!, April 22 2004

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Stephanie Keim (Syracuse, New York United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Newsies (DVD)

Well, if you didn't already read my title NEWSIES IS THE BEST! And I love it. It's a great story about friendship and sticking up for what you believe in. Plus, it's Christian Bale and David Moscow...how can you go wrong with those two! I love the singing and dancing too. If you love the music as much as I did I suggest you buy the soundtrack because it's awesome! I'm telling you girls, if you have a bad day, pop this movie in and watch it. I mean it's a bunch of cute boys singing and dancing...it works everytime. I recomend this movie to anyone who likes musicals, boys, and great Disney magic. Watch it...trust me. It's probably one of my favorites movies of all time! If your cool you won't regret it.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Newsies
I love the Newsies....if your into musical's this is a must see!

Published on April 18 2004 by Carol F. Darragh

5.0 out of 5 stars My Favorite Movie Ever!
This is my favorite movie of all time!It's very fun to watch and, until I saw Newsies, I really wasn't sure about how good boys could dance!haha! Read more

Published on April 15 2004