If they stopped making musicals after this, that would have been understandable. Set bar so high. Kelly, Reynolds & O’Connor triple threat.
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#140RVW - 140 character reviews
140 character review: When I started this site that’s all I did – movie reviews that could fit on Twitter. With the exception of a few short blasts, everything since 2014 has been a full-size review, and I've gone back to expand on some of the earlier reviews. If they're here, I haven't updated them yet...
#140RVW: Casablanca (1942)
Spent youth vainly pretending it was overrated. What can I add that hasn’t been said? The single greatest movie the studio system produced.
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#140RVW: Hook (1991)
The trailer was excellent. The concept was good. There’s a good movie in here somewhere. But it’s so bloated & saccharine; cloying & safe…
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#140RVW: Peter Pan (1953)
One of Disney’s best from golden era. Obviously sacrifices a lot of depth to be kids’ fare, but that’s fine. But the “Red Man” song? Ouch…
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#140RVW: Peter Pan (2003)
Beautifully realized live-action rendition of possibly the greatest children’s tale. Talented young cast brings wonder, mischief & vitality.
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