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TechnoTV - Hello Dolly
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Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox
Starring: Barbra Streisand, Walter Matthau, Michael Crawford, Marianne McAndrew, Danny Lockin
Directed By: Gene Kelly
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Audience Rating: G (General Audience)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9786300246782
Format: Closed-captioned
ISBN: 6300246787
Label: 20th Century Fox
Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: 20th Century Fox
Release Date: 1992-12-07
Running Time: 146
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Theatrical Release Date: 1969-12-16
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Summary: Just Leave Everything to Dolly
Comment: This movie is one of those joyous romps that will put a smile on your face from the beginning to the very end. From the clever opening sequence which introduces matchmaker Dolly Levi (Barbra Streisand) and her penchant for "arranging things" to the opulent wedding finale, "Hello, Dolly!" is full of energy, laughs, and heart. This is my favorite Streisand role of her entire career, and she is truly the shining star of the movie with her seemingly boundless energy and amazing voice. Her vocal numbers are captivating, none more than the famous "Hello, Dolly!" scene at Harmonia Gardens, featuring a stunningly choreographed troupe of waiters and the legendary Louis Armstrong. If you enjoy elaborate musical numbers, each and every dance sequence will demand your attention, with the lavish costumes of hundreds of extras and the master hand of dance legend Gene Kelly directing. His influence is unmistakable in the style and pace of the sequences. Musical highlights include the aforementioned "Hello, Dolly!", as well as the breathtaking "Before The Parade Passes By" (check out the Special Features for a glimpse at the filming of this number), "Put On Your Sunday Clothes", and "It Takes a Woman". Walter Matthau as the crotchety Horace Vandergelder, the object of Dolly's pursuit, provides a fitting counterpoint to her effervescence. His comedic lines come across as almost unintentional, which makes them all the more funny. His performance takes a back seat to Barbra's star power, but it fits the role and he delivers admirably. The supporting cast of Cornelius Hackl (Michael Crawford), Barnaby Tucker (Danny Lockin), Irene Molloy (Marianne McAndrew), and Minnie Fay (E. J. Peaker) are all wonderfully talented performers.
This movie is guaranteed to lift your spirits and leave you humming the catchy tunes with a smile on your face. It is a visual feast and a film classic that, like Dolly, will "never go away again."
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Summary: Look at the old girl now
Comment: Barbra is soooo great in this movie I wish the movie would be shorter. Some of the other dances are way too long. Barbra IS the movie. I couldn't keep my eyes off of her. Her expressions while delivering all this dialogue in her second role only , are mind blowing. What an incredible talent. She SHOULD have won an Oscar for this.
Viewing this movie now for the first time (12-27/08) in superbe color and sound quality and modern Widescreen is fantastic. What a treat! God thank you so much for technology.
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Summary: Gene Kelly Directs, Barbra Streisand Stars.
Comment: "Hello, Dolly!" is one of those huge-budgeted musicals made after the incredible success of "The Sound of Music." Lightning was reluctant to strike twice, however, and subsequent, bloated musicals like "Paint Your Wagon," "Dr. Dolittle," "Star" and "Darling Lili" tanked at the box office. "Hello, Dolly!" seemed a safe bet. It was based on a hit Broadway show, starred Barbra Streisand -- fresh from her Oscar-winning role in "Funny Girl" -- in the title role, had a score by Jerry Herman and a script by Ernest Lehman ("North By Northwest"), and was directed by Gene Kelly, a guy who knew his way around musical movies. Yet the result was an overly long dud with Streisand monumentally miscast. Dolly should have been played by an older actress. Streisand mugs unrestrainedly and her performance never convinces.
The film does have its good moments. Louis Armstrong brightens the screen when he joins in the title number. Michael Crawford as Cornelius Hackl and long-limbed Tommy Tune as Ambrose Kemper are both excellent, and the dance sequences are nicely staged by Kelly. Viewed today, "Hello, Dolly!" inspires awe at the magnitude of the production, the many locations, the huge number of extras used to fill the screen, and the sumptuous 1900's-style costumes and sets. This bare-bones edition has no bonus extras.
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Summary: Gold digging was never had such a nice tune.
Comment: This movie is about a meddlesome gold digger (barbara streisand) who plans on tricking a wealthy store owner to marry her. seems bad, well it probably is, but in the process she helps to lovers get married, 2 meek store clerks fall in love, and even finds herself falling in love with her target.
the actors are quite enjoyable, and uplifting with their mood. the songs are catchy, and well preformed, which makes watching this even more enjoyable.
i would say this would have to be one of the best musicals made.
basically if whoever is reading this can get over barbara's nasally singing voice, and like musicals, then by all mean buy this.
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Summary: watchin' Dolly...
Comment: This is one of the first musicals I ever watched as a child. It was so nice to see it remastered on DVD! Now I can watch it with my family for many years to come!
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They just don't make musicals like this any more. There are some who would be grateful for that--the plot is but a flimsy excuse to string together song and dance numbers. Some of us, however, love big, splashy, overdone musical scenes, of which there are many. Glittering stage numbers showcase a commanding Barbra Streisand as Dolly Levy, a New York matchmaker who can find a mate for anyone. Anyone but herself, that is. Determined to marry wealthy Walter Matthau, she lures him out of Yonkers and sets about wooing him. Don't worry about the lack of a solid story or Gene Kelly's pedestrian direction. Watch instead for the musical numbers and the lavish costumes. Listen to Jerry Herman's score, and dance around the living room when a sequined Streisand arrives in a club as Louis Armstrong strikes up the title tune for her benefit. (Just pull the shades first.) Based on Thornton Wilder's play The Matchmaker, Hello, Dolly! won Academy Awards for best sound, art direction, and musical score. --Rochelle O'Gorman
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