Review of Cabaret (1993) by Joseph M — 12 Mar 2017
Very loosely adapted from the hit Broadway show, Cabaret follows a prim English student (Michael York) and an energetic stage performer (Liza Minnelli) as they chase fortune, romance, and dreams in Weimar-era Germany.
Director Bob Fosse skillfully uses this film's backdrop of ascending Nazi prominence to highlight the pitfalls facing Jews, the LGBTQ community, and every other facet of theater culture that's vulnerable to racist fascism.
What really sells this movie, however, are the invested performances from York and Minnelli. The Cabaret movie is very much a product of its time, but it still brings enough charm to be of interest to social historians and casual musical fans alike.
This review of Cabaret (1993) was written by Joseph M on 12 Mar 2017.
Cabaret has generally received very positive reviews.
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