The Sound of Music (1965) Review

The Sound of Music (1965) Review

Acclaimed movie musical ‘The Sound of Music’ (1965), Robert Wise’s Oscars Best Picture winner starring Julie Andrews, is a memorable gem that never loses its staying power. Review by Alannah Purslow.

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Mean Girls (2024) Review

Mean Girls (2024) Review

The 2024 ‘Mean Girls’ musical is as brittle and fake as plastic, Tina Fey phoning in what could have been a meaningful remake. Review by Margaret Roarty.

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Wonka (2023) Review

Wonka (2023) Review

Timothée Chalamet might be the only saving grace of Paul King’s barely passable ‘Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory’ prequel ‘Wonka’ (2023). Review by Margaret Roarty.

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‘Frozen’ at 10 – Review

‘Frozen’ at 10 – Review

Walt Disney Animation mega-hit ‘Frozen’ is 10, and with a progressive and influential central narrative it maintains its impact and importance. Review by Martha Lane.

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Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical (2022) Review

Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical (2022) Review

The dance numbers are a fantastic spectacle and the songs are catchy and funny in ‘Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical’ (2022), the live-action adaptation starring Emma Thompson. Review by Martha Lane.

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‘Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street’ at 15 – Review

‘Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street’ at 15 – Review

Fifteen years on from Tim Burton’s film adaptation of Stephen Sondheim’s ‘Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street’, the tale still makes for a powerful film. Review by Emily Nighman.

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West Side Story (2021) Review

West Side Story (2021) Review

Steven Spielberg’s ‘West Side Story’ (2021), film musical adaptation of the stage play from Stephen Sondheim and Leonard Bernstein, will leave you shiny-eyed. Review by Sam Sewell-Peterson.

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Dear Evan Hansen (2021) Review

Dear Evan Hansen (2021) Review

Broadway musical ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ has arrived on the big screen to a controversial reception. Ben Platt stars in Stephen Chbosky’s musical. Mark Carnochan reviews.

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Everybody’s Talking About Jamie (2021) Review

Everybody’s Talking About Jamie (2021) Review

The creative minds behind the “Everybody’s Talking About Jamie” stage musical have adapted the story for the big screen in what may be 2021’s best movie musical. Mark Carnochan reviews.

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In the Heights (2021) Review

In the Heights (2021) Review

‘In the Heights’, the new musical from “Hamilton” creator Lin-Manuel Miranda and ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ director Jon M. Chu, is likely to be the summer movie of 2021. Charlie Gardiner reviews.

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