Review of Cabaret (1981) by Andrew K — 15 Dec 2010
I give very few 5-star reviews, but this movie gets one. I normally hate musicals (having working in theater for a bunch of years can make one jaded), but this one wasn't what I'd call a musical. Yes, there are musical numbers, but all but one of them take place in the theatre and the one that doesn't is a totally believable presentation in a cafe.
The dialogue can be a little maddening at times compared to modern drama or even modern interpersonal communication (Sally comes home extremely upset but Brian doesn't even ask her why -- some friend!), and some of the direction is a little psychedelic, but it was the early 70s and Fosse wasn't doing anything a lot of other directors were doing.
I avoided this film for years thinking it was going to be another vapid musical, but it has depth, character and a compelling story.
This review of Cabaret (1981) was written by Andrew K on 15 Dec 2010.
Cabaret has generally received very positive reviews.
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