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Such Fun, Jui 15 2003
Shirley McCain is wonderful in this movie. Kudos to Gwen Verdon, but unlike many other movie versions or broadway shows, this movie has the ultimate actress for the role. She is strong, naive, vulnerable and eternally hopeful as well as charming.
In additions there are great musicall numbers, of which, Rich Man's Frug is the worth the price of the dvd or tape.
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Sweet Charity Shines on DVD., Mai 29 2003
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The magnificent 1969 film version of the Broadway musical 'Sweet Charity', starring Shirley MacLaine has been released on DVD at last. Based on an original screenplay co-written by Federico Fellini, this film is a classic in every way. It has a fascinating visual style: For instance, the opening titles are a kaleidoscope of psychedelic freeze frames as Charity makes her way through the city towards a meeting with a potential 'beau'. There is an edginess and jumpiness to the editing that meshes well with Bob Fosse's dramatic and exaggerated choreography and direction, exemplified by the heightened fashion statements in some costume and set designs: 'The Rich Man's Frug' nightclub dance number is a stunning example. New York, its energy, vitality, character and magnetism, plays another major role in the film. Charity embraces the city and its many attractions as her 'personal property' in the first song. Famous locations such as Yankee Stadium, Wall Street and The Lincoln Centre are used to great affect in 'I'm a Brass Band', featuring Charity and chorus in red marching uniforms. A bridge in Central Park is the setting for two critical events in Charity's life where her survival is tested and rebirth tempted. But then there is the 'hope' and optimism that shines through the jigsaw puzzle of conflicting emotions and expressions that is Shirley MacLaine's face as Charity Hope Valentine: The look, the smile, the vulnerable glance and hesitant stare. And the tears, all those tears: But after they have gone, remarkably she keeps going. Whether it's a "chance" rendezvous with an Italian movie star, trying to get a normal job and escape the "seedy" life of a dance hall hostess or finding "love" with a respectable guy. And through it all this central performance of rich, raw emotion and mesmerising complexity touches the viewer and propels 'Sweet Charity' into the realms of great "musical" drama. The supporting cast also play an important role. Sammy Davis Jnr. is dynamic as Big Daddy as is Broadway legend, Chita Rivera, as one of Charity's dance hall colleagues. John McMartin reprising his stage role as Oscar Linquist, paints his character with many unusual shades. The rest of the cast are outstanding especially in the many hypnotic dance sequences and production numbers like 'The Rhythm of Life'. The film is wrapped in a lively, energetic and tuneful score by Cy Colman and Dorothy Fields that contains many well known favourites. On DVD the film looks great. The widescreen print is virtually flawless and the sound mix is set at a wonderful 4.0 channel surround. The Overture and Intermission music are also included. There are some valuable extras as well including a glimpse at how the film was made featuring interviews with the Director, Bob Fosse and Costume Designer, Edith Head. So 'Sweet Charity' is definitely a must buy, if only to see Shirley MacLaine's best screen performance.
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Shirley MacLaine in her greatest musical performance, Mai 9 2003
This new DVD release of SWEET CHARITY is a welcome addition to any classic movie collection. Shirley MacLaine stars as Charity Hope Valentine in the celebrated film version of the Broadway hit.Charity (Shirley MacLaine) works at the Fan Dango Ballroom, a dingy dime-a-dance hall where the girls give a lot more away than dances. Charity runs her heart like a hotel, and gives her love to one undeserving man after another. Her two best friends Nickie and Helene (Chita Rivera and Paula Kelly) are the ones who help Charity when she is ultimately betrayed by each boyfriend who comes into her life. Ever-hopeful (sometimes impossibly-so), Charity goes through life with wide eyes and wide dreams... When Charity meets the mild-mannered Oscar Linquist (John McMartin re-creating his Broadway performance), she believes that she will finally be able to leave her sordid past and profession behind her. But will Oscar be as understanding? Shirley MacLaine colors Charity more vividly than Broadway's Gwen Verdon did (or was permitted to do). MacLaine is especially affecting and heartbreaking in the final 15 minutes of the movie, and sings a plaintive "Where Am I Going?". Bob Fosse's first big Hollywood film, SWEET CHARITY was a big, if not huge, success when it was first released. The choppy editing and artistic touches that audiences failed to appreciate then make much more sense now, following the success of MOULIN ROUGE. The impressive supporting cast includes Ricardo Montalban, Sammy Davis Jr. and Stubby Kaye. This beautiful new Special Edition DVD presents the complete 'Road-Show' version of the film including Overture and Intermission. There are also many extras including the trailer, the original 'Making-of' featurette, a featurette where designer Edith Head takes us through her colorful costumes, and the alternate ending that was never used. (Single-sided, dual-layer disc).
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Sweet Charity is SWEET!!!!, Mars 29 2003
I had waited years to see this classic on DVD and at last, it's here! I LOVE the musical number, "There's Gotta Be Something Better Than This" and watched it about three times the first night I bought it! The Alternate ending was fantastic and worth waiting for! Own this gem!
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Terrific DVD!, Mars 5 2003
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Universal has really done a spectacular job on this DVD, giving this underrated musical film the presentation it deserves. The transfer is excellent, with vibrant colors and detail, and rich 4.0 Surround sound. The Overture and Intermission Entr'acte are included in their entirety. And in the supplement department, they give us the unused Alternate Ending, and TWO original featurettes: one revolving around Bob Fosse directing the film, and the other Edith Head and her costumes for the film. Both have lots of behind-the-scenes footage, including costume tests, rehearsals and filming on the New York locations. Universal could have easily charged twice the price for this DVD. Highly recommended. For a DVD NOT marked "Special Edition", this is, at a minimum, the way ALL classic films should be treated on DVD. Bravo, Universal!
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Sweet Charity, Janv. 30 2003
I am sure that some folks might know this, but there were two endings filmed to this musical. The one we see on TV or in the video is the sad version, but there was also the up beat version. Right after Charity is gilted, Oscar returns to his apartment- only to find out that his clostrophoebia (spelling?) is coming back. He leaves his apartment for air, when he comes across Charity standing in front of the bridge, where, Charley, her former boyfriend dumped her into the river in the beginning of the film. Oscar assumes that Charity is going to jump, so he runs to stop her, but trips on her bag instead and dumps her into the river anyway. Hence, an arc was drawn here from the beginning of the film.. No matter, Oscar jumps in as well, and confesses that he would suffocate without her, and wants her back. They both get out of the river, and as they start to walk away, Charity looks up, and "Thanks God", which gives another meaning to the final title, "...And she lived hopefully ever after".
Cute, but trite-- after all this drama, I am sure that the audience would have felt cheated if it ended this lightly. Hence the ending that we see now was chosen over this. This ending was in the Laser DISC version, which has gone long out of print. Let us hope that this will be in the DVD edition as well.
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Shirley's best musical, Aoû 30 2002
As far as i'm concerned Bob Fosse is (was) the "king" of super high energy shows both on stage and film. Coming from the stage i can tell you first hand that his way of dance is the most differcult to undertake, but beautiful Shirley MacLaine with all her high energy wisks you from one large production number after another. If you enjoyed Broadway's "Chicago", then you will also enjoy this Broadway musical transferred to film. My only complaint is i've been waiting for years to get this on DVD in it's letterbox form and 5.1 stereo sound. The one great thing about the VHS is that it is in 3-channel stereo and all the production numbers are in letterbox. After the numbers it goes back to full screen. In some respects that is better than nothing. It's a wonderful cast and you'll see Shirley MacLaine at her VERY best.
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Sweet Sweet Charity, Mars 10 2002
A wonderful movie based on one of the best musicals ever written. Shirley MacLaine is perfect for the part of Charity, because there is something that her and Gwen Verdon share...some unique quality as actresses...the ability to make everything so sweet, truthful, hopeful... theres just a look in thier eyes. Well anyway, she does a great job in this movie. and of course, the choreography of Bob Fosse is incredable. Never has there been a movie or musical that makes you fall SO in love with a character. You laugh with her, cry with her, hurt with her, and her hope is SO contagous. This movie's less than happy ending is painful at first, but then you realize it couldn't have ended any other way and hae still been truthful to Charity's character. It is strangly uplifting . "Sweet Charity" is a classic.
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My Favorite Musical, Oct. 2 2001
Sweet CHarity is a brilliant movie. Did you know the opening sequence in Austin Powers Man of Mystery is a loving homage of the dance scene Somebody Loves Me in Sweet Charity? I really like the part where Shirley Maclaine sings what became her theme song If My Friends Could See Me Now. The beautiful message at the end is that there is always hope. I cried when I saw it as a kid, but as an adult I see the beauty in it. Besides, Charity is better off without that jerk anyway! WHY ISN'T THIS MOVIE IN WIDESCREEN DVD YET! COME ON BOYS, GET WITH IT!
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As long as there is life, there is hope!, Déc 25 2000
This film adaptation of the Broadway hit updates the original it was based on, namely Federico Fellini's "Nights of Cabiria". "Sweet Charity" is set in the "hip" 60s, the times of "flower power" and bubble gum. Shirley MacLaine is wonderful as Charity, the "hooker with a heart of gold" who is determined to settle down with a good man and live a respectable life. Unfortunately Charity gets used and abused by most of them, until a shy, well mannered accountant offers her marriage. Thrilled about the prospects of settling down, Charity rushes to the marriage license bureau, only to have her "fiance" get cold feet (after he learns of all the "other" men Charity has known). Shattered and suicidal, Charity "gets her smile back" when "flower children" ask her to be their friend. -- Like "Nights of Cabiria", this film leaves the viewer heart broken, yet with a glimmer of hope: Never give up on your dreams and one day they will come true!
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