Review of Bugsy Malone (1976) by Ian P — 21 Sep 2007

Everyone wanted a splatter-gun, fun for all the family.

This review of Bugsy Malone (1976) was written by Ian P on 21 Sep 2007.

Bugsy Malone has generally received positive reviews.

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My childhood favourite.. This has action, drama, comedy, music, dancing and the soundtrack is awesome! Will never get sick of it…

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By José M (1,677) on 30 Mar 2013

I'd wanted to see this for ages, because Alan Parker is such a great director and the concept seemed so wacky in a good way…

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By Carol H (660) on 19 Apr 2013

A gangster movie for kids. It's about as silly as it sounds…

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By Ted R (118) on 05 Jan 2014

A gangster musical with kids? Yes; in a fabulous, underrated movie…

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By Andy P (1,510) on 20 Apr 2013

It's a goofy and charming musical comedy packed full of surprisingly charismatic performances from it's all child cast…

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By Dean M (1,337) on 18 Jun 2011

Good kiddie-gangster-musical flick as what I see is how do we show killing and brutal acts of violence - only bring out the custard pies and…

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By Lee M (4,001) on 21 Dec 2014

A great musical film performed by kids. Gangsters with cream pie guns…

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By Dean J (59) on 31 Mar 2016

A great twist on Bugsy Malone that the whole family will enjoy. I saw it as a kid, and watched with my kids. Just wish I could get a BluRay version…

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