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Newsies (1992) Rank 3 Reviews
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filmcritic.com (Christopher Null)
Well, now telemarketers sell papes, and I sure as hell wouldn't want to see a movie about that. Especially if they were singing all the time. But back in 1899, when Joseph Pulitzer (played by Robert Duvall) and William Randolph Hearst raised newspaper ...read the complete Newsies movie review at filmcritic.com (Christopher Null)
kids-in-mind.com
Based on the 1899 newsboys' strike in New York City, the film touches on the subjects of child labor and unionism. ...read the complete Newsies movie review at kids-in-mind.com
New York Times (Janet Maslin)
The premise for "Newsies," an elaborate Disney live-action musical about the New York newsboys' strike of 1899, never sounded all that promising in the first place. But this film's real trouble lies in its joyless, pointless execution. As directed by ...read the complete Newsies movie review at New York Times (Janet Maslin)
Mutant Reviewers from Hell (--)
Let me take a moment to tell you about my daughter, Spawn of Mutant 2. She's cute, and sweet, polite and charmingly shy. She's at that magical age where child begins the transformation into young woman, but the inevitable "teen" attitude hasn't kicked in ...read the complete Newsies movie review at Mutant Reviewers from Hell (--)
Parent Previews
However, if you like music, and want to put your mind on standby for a while, you may find Newsies an enjoyable experience.
Rod ...read the complete Newsies movie review at Parent Previews
rec.arts.movies.reviews (Frank R.A.J. Maloney)
The music is excellent. It advances the story rather than interrupting it, it is tuneful, if you will, and it avoids both the cliches of Andrew Lloyd Weber pseudo-operas and MTV dance videos. The director, Kenny Ortega, took on a big job in staging and ...read the complete Newsies movie review at rec.arts.movies.reviews (Frank R.A.J. Maloney)
FilmHobbit.com
I have a secret passion for musicals. Somehow, they epitomize what films are about for me: productions where emotions are so heightened that the only solution is to do something magical. That magic, of course, is the song and dance. There are few things ...read the complete Newsies movie review at FilmHobbit.com
UltimateDisney.com DVD Review with Pictures
Newsies is a bold and lavish production, a full-blown musical which calls to mind popular musicals of the '60s and '70s. Loosely based on the true story of the New York newspaper boy strike of 1899, the uplifting part of this tale focuses on a group of ...read the complete Newsies movie review at UltimateDisney.com DVD Review with Pictures
Movie Vault (Nate Anderson)
“Look at this, a baby was born with two heads. Must be from Brooklyn.”
In 1991, the film Newsies was released in an attempt to resurrect the Musical. It ended up being one of the biggest commercial failures of 1991. However, it went on to find its ...read the complete Newsies movie review at Movie Vault (Nate Anderson)
Deseret News, Salt Lake City (--)
In the past 10 years we've only had two old-fashioned, live-action, characters-bursting-into-song musicals that I can think of, "Little Shop of Horrors" and "Annie."
And, speaking for myself, I've missed them.
On the surface, "Newsies" ...read the complete Newsies movie review at Deseret News, Salt Lake City (--)
Time Out (--)
Directed by choreographer Ortega, this Disney musical is based on a strike of 1899, in which New York's newsboys rallied against press baron Joseph Pulitzer (Duvall). It espouses the Great Man theory of history, with dynamic young tearaway Jack Kelly ...read the complete Newsies movie review at Time Out (--)
Washington Post (Hal Hinson)
"Newsies," the new live-action Disney musical, attempts in a rather willful manner to revive the glorious heyday of Hollywood song and dance films. And, in balance, the payoff is more positive than negative. Its intentions seem fairly modest, and so are ...read the complete Newsies movie review at Washington Post (Hal Hinson)
DVD Verdict (Bryan Pope)
It's the summer of 1899 in New York City, and newspaper giants Joseph Pulitzer (Robert Duvall) and William Randolph Hearst have just upped the prices on their papers, placing added pressure on their already poverty-stricken newsboys, er, newsies to sell ...read the complete Newsies movie review at DVD Verdict (Bryan Pope)
Washington Post (Desson Howe)
Set in the summer of 1899, the movie's about the trouble that arises when New York tabloid publisher Robert Duvall ups the price of his newspaper. Hardest hit are the young newspaper hawkers (the "newsies"), who have to buy in bulk.
From this juvenile ...read the complete Newsies movie review at Washington Post (Desson Howe)
Austin Chronicle (Kathleen Maher)
How did this movie get made? I can't even imagine the pitch meeting at which someone tries to sell the movie moguls over at Disney a Dickensian musical about turn-of-the-century newsboys exploited, striking and organizing. Organizing!? Based on a real ...read the complete Newsies movie review at Austin Chronicle (Kathleen Maher)
filmcritic.com (Christopher Null)
"Headlines don't sell papes. Newsies sell papes."
Well, now telemarketers sell papes, and I sure as hell wouldn't want to see a movie about that. Especially if they were singing all the time. But back in 1899, when Joseph Pulitzer (played ...read the complete Newsies movie review at filmcritic.com (Christopher Null)
User Reviews
by Mme. Morris on October 20, 2009
Fantastical musical that is fun for all ages. Not to mention, Christian Bale is adorable in it. ...
by Angela Mccombs "M... on October 02, 2009
I love this movie and it's great and I can't wait to watch it again. It got here nice and fast. ...
by G. Young on September 13, 2009
This is a great family movie. My mom's love of Christian Bale started with this movie before he hit the big time. The music/dancing is entertaining without being too campy. I enjoyed the storyline. It's one of the movies from my late childhood that I ...
by Franklin Benjamin on September 11, 2009
I like some musicals and Newsies is a great one. The cast is terrific, the story based on fact and the music pulls you right along. This film inspires feelings of sadness, hopefulness, despair and victory. It is fun and engaging and one you'll want to ...
by Courtney Hale "Cj... on August 02, 2009
When is this movie coming out on blu ray!?! I loaned it to a lady at work for her son to watch and the little guy won't give it up. I remember when I was 6 and 7 wearing suspenders acting like Jack Kelly, "ey my name is Jack Kelly". Definently my ...
by Jenny Neal "~*Jen... on July 11, 2009
We owned this movie on tape when I was a kid and it was one of those movies we watched so many times the tape started to die on us. The choreography is great and I love the music- as cheesy as it is! I've been in love with Christian Bale since I was 9 ...
by R. Drake on June 02, 2009
I enjoy watching Newsies with my music class. Lots of history is seen and referenced. Showing history through an action packed musical is great. Thanks Disney for making this ...
by M. Rinke on May 05, 2009
Watched this movie as a child, and still love it! My crush on Christian Bale started early... The music is fun and sing-along-able. One of my ...
by smette on April 16, 2009
I love this movie and was glad to find it for such a great price. It was brand new and wonderful quality. I will buy more movies in the future. ...
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