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Oliver! Reviews

1968

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Inspired by Charles Dickens' novel Oliver Twist, Lionel Bart's 1961 London and Broadway musical hit glossed over some of Dickens' more graphic passages but managed to retain a strong subtext to what was essentially light entertainment. For its first half-hour or so, Carol Reed's Oscar-winning 1968 film version does a masterful .. Read more

Starring	Ron Moody, Oliver Reed, Harry Secombe, Mark Lester
Director	Carol Reed
Genres	Drama, Music/Musical

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- The last, perhaps, of the splendid film musicals which have priced themselves out of existence; it drags a little in spots but on the whole it does credit both to the show and the original novel, though eclipsed in style by David Lean's straight version.
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- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:41
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  - 4
  The one and only best ...
  
  The one and only best OLIVER musical to be made love it again and again, all great actors and what a fantastic music score.
  
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  - Redrum
  - 32 reviews
  - PLYMOUTH
  - 16 Jun 2004 at 03:17
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- - 0
  - 0
  Great Great Great
  
  The best British film musical ever. Sad to think Harry and Shani are no longer with us. Where have all the British film makers gone?
  
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- 1085789
- - oldtimerfilmbuff
  - 12 reviews
  - 26 Jan 2012 at 20:36
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  I want some more!
  
  One memorable tune follows after another in this vital musical. While Lester is a little insipid in the title role, he's surrounded by a sterling supporting... read more »
  
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- - RJNeb2
  - 752 reviews
  - London
  - 13 May 2011 at 01:13
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  A Classic Film. Excellent.
  
  Growing up this film was always on at Christmas time. I have great memories due to this film. Apart from that this has to be the best OLIVER musical made. Great... read more »
  
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- - Finchizzle
  - 1 review
  - Brighton
  - 23 Mar 2011 at 13:12
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  Great Classic Film
  
  You can't beat the oldies. A great Dickens classic film which the whole family will enjoy. Story of an orphan boy who escapes the workhouse but ends up ... read more »
  
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  - Malton
  - 30 Apr 2010 at 10:42
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  A classic musical with heart
  
  Such a huge musical production adapted from the Charles Dickens novel, which captured the era and it's class divide so clearly. The film also managed to ... read more »
  
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- - LadyDarbonville
  - 60 reviews
  - South West, England
  - 22 Feb 2009 at 00:40
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  The best
  
  THE VERY ORIGINAL THE VERY BEST FILM I SEEN IN AGES
  
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  - ABERDEEN, SCOTLAND
  - 03 Feb 2009 at 18:57
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  Oliver
  
  Still a classic - one to watch around Christmas time.
  
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  - Kent
  - 10 Jan 2009 at 13:57
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  I'd do anything... to watch this film
  
  I'm not a musical fan in any way but this film has always been dear to my heart. The songs are fantastic, the setting is perfect, a timeless classic that is... read more »
  
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  - Cannock
  - 28 Nov 2008 at 12:06
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  fab
  
  This was the early version of Oliver, a great sunday afternoon film. Was quite long but easy to watch!
  
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  - Haverfordwest
  - 27 Oct 2008 at 20:23
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  A Rarity
  
  A rare event, a great, totally British musical which garnered 5 Oscars, picture, Carol Reed, John Green music direction, Onna White, choreography & sound ... read more »
  
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  - Doncaster
  - 27 Oct 2008 at 11:30
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  - 4
  The one and only best ...
  
  The one and only best OLIVER musical to be made love it again and again, all great actors and what a fantastic music score.
  
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  - Redrum
  - 32 reviews
  - PLYMOUTH
  - 16 Jun 2004 at 03:17
- - 4
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  Still brilliant!
  
  I watched this film at the cinema as a young child and thoroughly enjoyed it then, with a huge crush on the Artful Dodger! Have just introduced the next ... read more »
  
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- - Karen Wicks
  - Sevenoaks, England
  - 24 Dec 2004 at 09:31
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  A wonderful nostalgic musical
  
  If your looking for a film with an excellent story and plenty of sing along tunes, this is the one for you. Be prepared for tears, but with an almost happy ... read more »
  
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- - Keith14
  - Redditch
  - 01 Jul 2005 at 19:53
- - 3
  - 1
  A classic
  
  I've been a fan of this film since i was 6 years old and watching it again - it didn't fail to still be a great film. If you're not into musicals, ... read more »
  
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- - Andrew
  - London, England
  - 02 Jun 2004 at 09:33
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  classic kids film
  
  it's a brilliant classic kids film,the story line is excellent,it shows you how some people used to live back there in them days,and what they had to do to ... read more »
  
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- - Pete Smith
  - uk
  - 04 Feb 2005 at 12:37
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  fab
  
  its as good to watch now as it was when it was first came out , l thought it was great ,great story, great music ,what else do you need.
  
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  - wales
  - 16 Dec 2005 at 11:52
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  Still a favourite
  
  I doubt I can say anything about this film which hasn't already been said dozens of times. The score, the sets, the story, the cast - it is an exmplary ... read more »
  
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- - Joshua
  - Oxford, England
  - 15 Apr 2005 at 14:42
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  Great Classic Film
  
  You can't beat the oldies. A great Dickens classic film which the whole family will enjoy. Story of an orphan boy who escapes the workhouse but ends up ... read more »
  
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  - Malton
  - 30 Apr 2010 at 10:42
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  I want some more!
  
  One memorable tune follows after another in this vital musical. While Lester is a little insipid in the title role, he's surrounded by a sterling supporting... read more »
  
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- 992300
- - RJNeb2
  - 752 reviews
  - London
  - 13 May 2011 at 01:13
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  - 0
  Still Classic
  
  Ron Moody et al make this a magical musical classic even now, in the day of Pixelated entertainment. My kids loved it, and I had a great excuse to watch it ... read more »
  
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- - Beacon97
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  - Neath
  - 02 Nov 2004 at 14:08

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  Inspired by Charles Dickens' novel Oliver Twist, Lionel Bart's 1961 London and Broadway musical hit glossed over some of Dickens' more graphic passages but managed to retain a strong subtext to what was essentially light entertainment. For its first half-hour or so, Carol Reed's Oscar-winning 1968 ...