Review of Funny Girl (1968) by Adrienne L — 04 Jul 2010

I never tire of watching Barbra Streisand in this magical musical about a woman in love with the wrong man all the while hungry for fame and fortune. Classic.

This review of Funny Girl (1968) was written by Adrienne L on 04 Jul 2010.

Funny Girl has generally received very positive reviews.

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