Review of Cabaret (1993) by Jessica V — 07 May 2010

A great film, without a doubt, but one that I felt went well over my head once in a while. The musical numbers are an absolute smash - the irreverence and grittiness matched with a political undertone are simply fabulous.

However, some of the more "artsy" bits, if I may, simply felt too hands-off and self-righteous for me to understand and identify with. The highlight of the film award is a tie between Minnelli's and Grey's performances.

It's easy to write one (or both) off as melodramatic and camp, but there's a darkness to both that's anything but camp. Bravo!