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Type of bind: Video On Demand
Release Date: September 09, 2008
Running Time: 147 minutes
Sale Popularity Level: 2460
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Theatrical Release Date: December 15, 1969
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"Hello, Dolly!" is one of those huge-budgeted musicals made after the incredible sucess of "The Sound of Music." Lightning was reluctant to strike twice, however, and subsequent, bloated musicals like "Paint Your Wagon," "Dr. Dolittle," "Star" and "Darling Lili" tanked at the box office. "Hello, Dolly!" seemed a safe bet. It was based on a hit Broadway show, starred Barbra Streisand -- fresh from her Oscar-winning role in "Funny Girl" -- in the title role, had a score by Jerry Herman and a script by Ernest Lehman ("North By Northwest"), and was directed by Gene Kelly, a guy who knew his way around musical movies. Yet the result was an overly long dud with Streisand monumentally miscast. Dolly should have been played by an older actress. Streisand mugs unrestrainedly and her performance never convinces.
The film does have its good moments. Louis Armstrong brightens the screen when he joins in the title number. Michael Crawford as Cornelius Hackl and long-limbed Tommy Tune as Ambrose Kemper are both excellent, and the dance sequences are nicely staged by Kelly. Viewed today, "Hello, Dolly!" inspires awe at the magnitude of the production, the many locations, the huge number of extras used to fill the screen, and the sumptuous 1900's-style costumes and sets. This bare-bones edition has no bonus extras.
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This movie is about a meddlesome gold digger (barbara streisand) who plans on tricking a wealthy store owner to marry her. seems bad, well it probably is, but in the process she helps to lovers get married, 2 meek store clerks fall in love, and even finds herself falling in love with her target.
the actors are quite enjoyable, and uplifting with their mood. the songs are catchy, and well preformed, which makes watching this even more enjoyable.
i would say this would have to be one of the best musicals made.
basically if whoever is reading this can get over barbara's nasally singing voice, and like musicals, then by all mean buy this.
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This is one of the very first musicals I ever watched as a child. It was so nice to see it remastered on DVD! Now I can watch it with my family for many years to come!
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The disk was loose inside the DVD case, but it didn't cause any scratches. The movie itself is fun, with catchy songs and much fanfare. I esp. enjoyed Barbara Streisand's scenes. Wonderful and colorful character. Other parts of the movie drag a bit, but overall, an entertaining way to pass an evening.
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I was very satified with this dvd and with the delivery of the product. I will most likely consider another purchase from this seller.
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