Sweet Charity
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Actor: Chita Rivera, John McMartin, Paula Kelly, Shirley MacLaine, Stubby KayeBrand: Universal Studios
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown), Dolby Digital 4.0; Spanish (Subtitled); French (Subtitled); English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 4.0
Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC, Widescreen
Picture Format: 2.35:1
Running Time: 153 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2003-03-04
Audience Rating: G (General Audience)
Studio: Universal Studios
Movie Reviews of Sweet Charity
Movie Review: "The rhythm of life is a powerful beat..."
Summary: 5 Stars
I do not want to recreate the wheel regarding reviews, but SWEET CHARITY is a unique and entertaining movie summarized very well by the 5 & 4 star ratings. I would like to clarify some of the comments stated in the lesser reviews.
First, you have to remember this movie was made in the late 60's. You have to think about the context of the times; movie making was in it's infancy (or at leat toddler-hood), colorization was still new & you did not have computer enhancement & the cameras of today's technology. Then add to it all that Fosse had to deal with.
Second, this movie is based on a Broadway show w/Gwen Verdon in the lead & written by her husband at the time, Bob Fosse. It is always difficult bringing stage to the screen. And w/a star like Gwen Verdon, some of the character traits of SWEET CHARITY were already established. The dancing scenes & choreography of Fosse are one reason alone to acquire this movie for your personal library. Extensive dance scenes, including group dancing numbers, such as "Rich Man's Frug" & "The Rhythm of Life" were novel ideas. The choreography is so avante garde & fresh that THE GAP used parts of "Rich Man's Frug" in it's commerical's. The musical number, "Hey Big Spender" shows the seeds of Fosse's later hit "CABARET. Fosse was a genius and this movie was just the tip ice burg of his unique & creative vision. This movie also provides the opportunity to see a young Ben Vereen before the fame of PIPPIN. In addition, this movie allows one to see what an amazing dancer Shirley MacLaine was.
Third, you just gotta love Shirley MacLaine who's talent stretching from comedic dance musical such as SWEET CHARITY, to Oscar winning dramas such as THE TURNING POINT & TERMS OF ENDEARMENT. SWEET CHARITY is a quirky, silly story that warms you heart & Shirley's performance is memorable. Another quality movie showing a young MacLaine is Alfred Hitchock's WHAT TO DO ABOUT HARRY.
Forth, I didn't notice missing material, but there is additional footage of Sammy Davis Jr.'s performance of "The Rhythm of Life." I saw this move as a teenager, with pretty much the same observations as now. I purchased this DVD so I can watch some of my favorite musical numbers. If you are a Fosse & MacLaine fan buy this DVD. Not sure, then rent it.
Summary of Sweet Charity
SWEET CHARITY - DVD MovieAfter several years as the hottest musical director on Broadway, Bob Fosse made his film directorial debut with this movie version of his Broadway hit, which was based on Fellini's Nights of Cabiria. Shirley MacLaine is terrific as the proverbial hooker with the heart of gold, one who is convinced that she will find the right man if she just turns enough tricks. The Cy Coleman score is a solid one; the film is at its best when Fosse lets his cast of singer-dancers (which includes Chita Rivera, Paula Kelly, and Sammy Davis Jr.) unleash his leggy brand of choreography. While the film suffers from stylistic excesses of the period, you can see the seeds being planted for Fosse's future musical film forays in Cabaret and All That Jazz. -?Marshall Fine
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