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The Sapphires
Great 66 Points 2012

Sweet soul music forms the soundtrack of this infectiously enjoyable Australian musical-comedy. Telling the truthy tale of four black girls from Down Under who performed American soul music for U.S. GIs and Marines in Vietnam, The Sapphires tickles, touches and torches in equal measure.

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Burlesque
Barely OK 66 Points 2010

Life is a cabaret ol’ chum, but Burlesque ain’t. Unlike Bob Fosse’s classic, this awkward knock-off can’t muster a single memorable song, criminally underuses its cast, and is poorly produced.

Oh, it has the winsome Christina Aguilera, she of the powerhouse voice. And it has the ageless Ch…

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WikChip Image Charming girl, huge voice, lame movie.
Nine
None Yet 0 Points 2009
Mamma Mia!
Very Good 66 Points 2008

No one ever mistook me for a fan of Abba, nor am I the correct gender to crave a big fat musical set in Greece. Still, I have to admit that this ideal date movie is loads of fun. A great cast, terrific songs, idyllic settings, and a surprisingly engaging story make this pop confection worth see…

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High School Mus...
None Yet 0 Points 2008
Across the Univ...
Great 91 Points 2007

Who’da thunk the best Beatles movie wouldn’t star the Beatles? OK, not the best Beatles movie, but as great a Beatles movie as one could hope for not starring the Beatles, which is pretty damn great. Really.

Across the Universe is arguably the best movie about the Sixties, unarguably set t…

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Sweeney Todd: T...
Really Great 118 Points 2007

There will be blood, indeed. And singing, don’t forget the singing. And genius: Johnny Depp in a Tim Burton film about a mass murderer makes this Edward Razorhands.

All in all, this highly theatrical production captivates and pleases with charismatic performances, a compelling story about …

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High School Mus...
None Yet 0 Points 2007
Autism: The Mus...
None Yet 0 Points 2007
High School Mus...
Very Good 77 Points 2006

Deserves its mega-success. Don’t go knocking however if you aren’t of age and/or don’t enjoy a good song and dance number.

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