Hello, Dolly! [DVD] [1969]

I have loved this film since I saw it at age of 17 in cinema screen. After that, I had all versions available; videotape, DVD- and no one has good picturequality. This blue-ray just jump to the ayes and sounds very good. Colours ar shining in balance, picture is very sharp- and movie itself; lovely. I don't understand those some critic of Streisand casting to the role of Dolly. Perhaps Caroll Shanning was good on stage, but Barbra is a filmactres, with legendary singin-voice, rhytm of comedy and she create an sexsua woman, not an old "machmaker" like a "Fidler on the roof", not a stereotype. Hello Dolly presents unbelieveble dancin-numbers, thanks legendary Gene Kelly. Walter Mathau and Barbra Streisand dominate a screen in every second- even when they are not in scene, you are waiting them. But other cast do their job well too.

Love this film so much its, just soooo camp and over the top that it has to be good..All the actors are brilliant and OTT Will watch it again and again.

Barbara Streisand at her best an excellent musical.

As Hollywood musicals go, this is a true classic. Even in the days when money was no object, this movie was extravagent with even an entire town - complete with trams! - created. The lush sets and magnificent costumes create a brilliant backdrop to this excellent film. And then there is Barbra Streisand who is, for me, one of the finest singers and comedy actors the world has known. Co-starring Walter Matthau and a young Michael Crawford, it is the story of a match-maker who finds herself working hard to make her most difficult match: her own. Under the direction of the legendary Gene Kelly and including the songs of Jerry Herman, this 1969 movie is brilliant if slightly overcooked at times. So, buy it, pick up a bag of popcorn and relax in your favourite armchair while you immerse yourself in this extravaganza of glitz and fun. Enjoy!

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!

A Classic - worth a watch and re-watch

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!

Poor story line. Music poor.

オールタイムベスト 子供のころ、父とレンタルビデオで観て以来、 人生に疲れたときに心に浮かぶ映画。 一生大事にしたい名作。 いつの間にかドーリーの年齢に近づきつつあるが・・・ それもまた嬉しく感じられるのは、この映画のおかげか。

This motion picture was directed by the wonderful Gene Kelly and it shows. The movie is full of choreographed singing and dancing scenes (even Walter Matthau sings!). It is a bright, joyful and amusing story. Definitely worth a look. The sets, costumes, general production values and choreography are excellent. Gene Kelly's direction cannot be beat. The film (video) is presented in WIDESCREEN and it is lots of fun and a true testimony the lost art of fine film-making.

Bonjour, découverte de la comédie musicale même si nous connaissons la musique. Un petit bémol pour le choix pas judicieux du tout de l'acteur Walter Matthau. Quant à Barbra Streisand, quelle présence ! elle est divine, pétillante à souhait, une excellente actrice et quelle merveilleuse chanteuse. Un film efficace à voir pour la star Streisand et la minute de L. Armstrong

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