A Chorus Line

  • 1985


MOVIE IS original musical intelligent stylistic
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$ 14 Million
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Positive Reviews 11
Negative reviews 10
Average Rating 2.9/5
original musical intelligent stylistic

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4.4
The result may not please purists who want a film record of what they saw on stage, but this is one of the most intelligent and compelling movie music .. Rogerebert
1.5
The grit and drive of the original have been dissipated into studiously unkempt glitz as empty as plasticised pop. Time Out
1.5
But just when youre getting interested in the dazzle of the dance, theres that misguided cameraman.
1.5
In the end, thats why you dont care about the performers travails Attenborough doesnt either.
4.5
Mr. Attenborough is listed as the director of A Chorus Line, but what he seems actually to have done is to act as the escort to the screen of a reason .. The New York Times
4.5
This leggy actress doesnt convey the fire or passion needed to make her performance stand apart from the others. Spirituality And Practice
2.0
Athough director Attenboroughs film version has a couple of pleasant numbers which serve as oases amidst the dullness, it really hurts for those who r .. Tv Guide
4.5
Richard Attenboroughs direction achieves that balance of impersonality and brisk pacing weve come to recognize as professionalism, and he doesnt clog .. Chicago Reader
3.0
Since this is effectively a record of one of the greatest works of musical theatre, there is much of merit, especially Alyson Reed... and ex Dallas re .. Radio Times
1.5
Given such near legendary success, it isnt surprising that many a filmmaker has pondered ways of translating it to the screen including such powerful .. Cs Monitor
3.0
Sadly, as (mis)directed by Attenborough, on the big screen, Broadways smash hit is a painful dud and endless bore. Emanuellevy
4.5
Richard Attenboroughs movies are like the best behaved guests at a Swiss embassy reception; they never offend, never impress. Time
3.8
Its a shame it couldnt be as good as the play; its a small pleasure that its as entertaining as it is. Chicago Tribune
1.5
With Michael Blevins, Yamil Borges, Jan Gan Boyd, Sharon Brown, Gregg Burge, Janet Jones, Michelle Johnston, Audrey Landers, Pam Klinger, Terrence Man .. La Times
1.5
If youve never seen this milestone show onstage, where it belongs and blossoms, you may cadge some enjoyment out of watching an eager cast of newcomer .. People
2.0
Attenborough takes the show that set the stage alight and, in this curiously flat version, dampens its spirit. Sky
1.5
When Kristine says, in her small, self pitying voice, I cant do this. Articles Orlando Sentinel
4.5
Attenboroughs efficient workmanlike adaptation of the hugely popular Broadway musical works surprisingly well transferred to the big screen. Web Archive
4.5
Attenborough hasnt solved all of the problems; claustrophobia sometimes creeps into the proceedings But he keeps the performances alive and the camera .. Associated Press
3.5
A Chorus Line will certainly give people who think they want a career in dance some idea of whether theyre up to the challenge. And the rest of the au .. Movie Metropolis
1.5
Unfortunately, that involvement isnt as strong as in the original stage version.



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