I only have seven words to say aout this great show that I was such a HUGE fan of... They NEED to bring this show back! I remember wishing I could be a tomorrow person and me and my friends would pretend we could transport to different places and communicate telepathically, and it was SO great. They NEED to bring this show back!
Reviews
2 Reviews
Newsies
(1992)
Movie to lift the spirits and put a smile on your face.
21 July 2002
Ok, I have to admit, I really like this movie. I wouldn't say it's the "greatest movie ever made," nor would I venture to say it's the "greatest Disney movie ever made," but it certainly holds such a special place in so many people's hearts. Even if you HATE the movie, you have to respect the work these kids put into their dancing, singing and acting. First they had to learn the music, then record it, then learn the dances, block them, and practice. Above all that, they had to learn their lines and blocking just like any other movie. The choreography has so many different elements, so do the fight scenes, especially the riot.
The plot is very simple: good conquers evil, the little guy beats the big, mean, tycoon and the main characters live happily ever after, it's a very Disney type of film. If you desire a movie with a little more depth and complexity, then don't see this film. If you want a depressing plot where nothing goes the way it should and things just keep getting worse and worse for the characters and only evil people come out on top, don't waste your time. If you want a realistic movie about poor boys living on the streets of New York City circa 1900, starving, without food, and ultimately curling up in little balls just to die, go on to the next film in the database. This movie is not realistic(how many people do you know that randomly break out into choreographed song and dance when the mood is right?) but it is incredibly entertaining with great songs, terrific choreography, and a cast of wonderful kids with plenty of charisma, great ability as dancers, and wonderful voices.
I love this movie. As a dancer and a singer, I think it's wonderful to see so many boys dedicating so much time and effort to an art that is not as "macho" as some people take it to be. It takes guts to do that and I give all of the guys in this movie a huge thumbs-up for taking this challenge and making it into a wonderful film.
By the way, some of you don't seem to realize that the movie was not entitled "Jack Kelley and the Newsies" and the whole film should not be critiqued on the basis that Christian Bale is a good-looking person. I have to admit, I think he's wonderful in this movie, his acting, dancing, and singing tie the whole thing together and I think he's absolutely adorable in this film, but the movie could still suck even with a cute headliner. Make your criticisms with a bit more depth than "Oh My God, Christian Bale is so HOT!" because it gives no insight into the movie and is incredibly childish.
Please don't dissuade people from writing their comments even though they are negative. Not everyone liked this movie and that's ok. Everyone is entitled to their opinions and everyone is entitled to write their opinions here (freedom of speech, remember that one?). That is why this feature was created: to let people who haven't seen the movie listen to other people's thoughts and decide whether it's worth the three bucks to go rent it. Personally, I would skip the renting and BUY the movie, but that's just me.
Overall, if you're looking for a fun, entertaining movie that will make you laugh, sing, and dance along with these boys as they conquer New York, look into it, but make your own decisions after you watch it.
The plot is very simple: good conquers evil, the little guy beats the big, mean, tycoon and the main characters live happily ever after, it's a very Disney type of film. If you desire a movie with a little more depth and complexity, then don't see this film. If you want a depressing plot where nothing goes the way it should and things just keep getting worse and worse for the characters and only evil people come out on top, don't waste your time. If you want a realistic movie about poor boys living on the streets of New York City circa 1900, starving, without food, and ultimately curling up in little balls just to die, go on to the next film in the database. This movie is not realistic(how many people do you know that randomly break out into choreographed song and dance when the mood is right?) but it is incredibly entertaining with great songs, terrific choreography, and a cast of wonderful kids with plenty of charisma, great ability as dancers, and wonderful voices.
I love this movie. As a dancer and a singer, I think it's wonderful to see so many boys dedicating so much time and effort to an art that is not as "macho" as some people take it to be. It takes guts to do that and I give all of the guys in this movie a huge thumbs-up for taking this challenge and making it into a wonderful film.
By the way, some of you don't seem to realize that the movie was not entitled "Jack Kelley and the Newsies" and the whole film should not be critiqued on the basis that Christian Bale is a good-looking person. I have to admit, I think he's wonderful in this movie, his acting, dancing, and singing tie the whole thing together and I think he's absolutely adorable in this film, but the movie could still suck even with a cute headliner. Make your criticisms with a bit more depth than "Oh My God, Christian Bale is so HOT!" because it gives no insight into the movie and is incredibly childish.
Please don't dissuade people from writing their comments even though they are negative. Not everyone liked this movie and that's ok. Everyone is entitled to their opinions and everyone is entitled to write their opinions here (freedom of speech, remember that one?). That is why this feature was created: to let people who haven't seen the movie listen to other people's thoughts and decide whether it's worth the three bucks to go rent it. Personally, I would skip the renting and BUY the movie, but that's just me.
Overall, if you're looking for a fun, entertaining movie that will make you laugh, sing, and dance along with these boys as they conquer New York, look into it, but make your own decisions after you watch it.
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