Hello, Dolly! [DVD] [1969]

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Good film and in good condition

I remember my mother singing these songs to me when I was child. She loved this film and sadly passed away just over a year ago so I bought it as something to provoke happier times and memories etc. The film didn't do well at all when it was released in 1969 but I don't know why because it's wonderful. It was directed by Gene Kelly (but he doesn't appear in it) and stars Barbara Streisand, Walter Matthau, Michael Crawford & also has an appearance by Louis Armstrong. It's a wonderful feel good film which leaves you wanting more. They don't make films like this anymore. If you like this sort of thing get it, you won't regret it!

At the time of its premier Streisand was slagged off for being too young to be Dolly Levi, but 40+ years on, it is not she who was miscast but Walter Matthau. He could not sing or dance and I am sure the stories coming out of the production office about he and Streisand not getting on were because he was not up to the job and we all know what a perfectionist she was/is. Having said that, it is a joy to watch the movie again, particularly the big dance numbers and the 14th Street parade. In the 1960's when it was filmed there was no CGI, so every extra you see on screen was a REAL person! Just think of the cost! I think I am right in saying that it was the last BIG production musical to come out of Hollywood.My only problem is with the choreography, which is now dated and in many cases the dance routines go on far too long. But hey! Live for the moment, so sit back, put your feet up and ENJOY!

Great to watch a Streisand classic

Hello Dolly (1969) Blu-ray released this April, is often referred to as the "last great Hollywood musical", certainly it marked the end of an era of big budget musicals. This film has always been popular with film fans, though the plot is a bit weak and perhaps overlong, but this musical is full of razzmatazz, corny humour, a large cast and plenty of glitz and colour. It was meant by the 20Th Century Fox to be another `The Sound of Music' but was neither the financial nor the critical hit that the Studio had hopped for. The film was shot in 65mm Todd-AO and this Blu-ray transfer is up there with the very best high definition transfers such as Zulu and Lawrence of Arabia. Though I am not a Barbra Streisand fan, my audience and I really enjoyed this release, made so much more enjoyable by the fantastic picture quality, I very much doubt whether a 35mm projection print versus this disc shown on my Panasonic 6000 High Definition Video projector viewed alongside on a 12ft screen, could match either the outstanding picture quality of this disc nor the price of £11! Oh and the documentary `Directing Dolly: Gene Kelly Remembered' is really interesting. A must buy, unless you hate whimsical musicals!!! Incidentally of the same period Rex Harrison's `Doctor Dolittle' (1967) is available on Blu-ray from Amazon.de, strangely an Italian release titled `Il favoloso dottor Dolittle, [Blu-ray] (strangely not available on Blu-ray in the UK or USA!!) ..It does have English, Italian and German dialogue and costs 16.49 euro plus postage. I have ordered quite a few discs from Amazon.de (it recognises your E-mail address and password) and in my experience the service and delivery is excellent; there are of course no problems with region coding or import duty!

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It seems that this much maligned film is finally coming into its own. To read the public's reviews is enough to tell you this is a much loved film. Even the Radio times now gives 4 stars instead of a measly 3 that they did for years. Even Amazon's own description would be enough to put you off.This is a film I saw in The West End of London the week it opened on the big screen which it needs, with fabulous sound and I have loved it ever since. I can't tell you how many times I have seen it and have bought every version thats been issued over the years starting with VHS. But this is the very best, and as there is not much chance of seeing it on the big screen again. Buy it..In these dreary days of Down Turns & Crisis and a time when people like Cheryl Cole can become a (star) This is a wonderful chance to escape and see real talent. I always feel revitalised after seeing Dolly....Its so nice to see you back where you belong

Watch it over and over.

Bien reçu la commande ce jour, avec en plus les remerciements de la part du vendeur (en manuscrit , chose qui ce perd mais qui est très agréable quand on le reçoit).Plus qu'à revoir ce film qui est un classique des comédie musical.

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