Review of Cabaret (1972) by Ian M — 17 Nov 2007
Like "Oh Lucky Man" in its brilliant use of the greek chorus technique to play counterpoint and commentary on both action and background. Blackest humour and wicked satire that varies between hypodermic and broadaxe. "Why should you sit, alone in your room? Come hear the music play! Life is a Cabaret my friends,"...even in the midst of impending doom, as the Nazis rise to take over their world.
From Christopher Isherwood's short story collection "Goodbye to Berlin." Made into stage play "I am a camera", then a film of the same name, then the stage musical, then the film. The different stages are very different.
The career high for Minelli, and perhaps for Fosse. Joel Grey is outstanding, and suitably, gleefully evil.
This review of Cabaret (1972) was written by Ian M on 17 Nov 2007.
Cabaret has generally received very positive reviews.
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