musical
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.
Read MoreMean 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.
Read MoreRoald 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.
Read MoreThe Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) Review
Tim Curry stars as Dr Frank N. Furter in the camp classic Halloween musical ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ (1975), from the mind of Richard O’Brien. Review by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
Read MoreWest 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.
Read MoreDear 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.
Read MoreEverybody’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.
Read MoreAnnette (2021) EIFF Review
Sparks and Leos Carax combine for the unique and interesting movie musical ‘Annette’, starring Adam Driver and Marion Cotillard. Mark Carnochan reviews.
Read MoreIn 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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