Review of Fame (1936) by Richard Y — 18 Sep 2007

Another Alan Parker classic. Great music and acting overall.

This review of Fame (1936) was written by Richard Y on 18 Sep 2007.

Fame has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Sam E (333) on 16 Apr 2012

It was okay. it would have been better, but high school musical ruined all high school musicals for me. I love leroy though…

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By Ashley H (2,345) on 20 Feb 2013

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By Gary T (2,283) on 03 Oct 2015

WOW.......WOW......WOW.....JUST SUCH A FANTASTIC MOVIE 2 WATCH........MAN I HAVE JUST SEEN THIS MOVIE 4 THE 1ST TIME N THINK THAT THIS IS SUCH…

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By Jon T (527) on 26 Feb 2013

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By Darren P (526) on 13 Mar 2012

Favorited mostly out of adolescent nostalgia. But I do really love the cinematography and Alan Parker's direction…

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By Lori B (339) on 17 Aug 2011

Boo-urns. I just don't get why this movie is so revered. There's not even a love triangle…

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By Red L (493) on 23 Feb 2014

QUE MUSICA QUE HISTORIA QUE CANCIONES MAGNIFICA…

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By Meredith W (585) on 08 Dec 2012

A classic due largely to what is still its great music..... Leroy's audition partner's curse-filled rant is still the highlight for me…

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By Timothy J (535) on 20 Feb 2013

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By Johnny T (1,375) on 15 Jan 2012

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