Review of Guys and Dolls (1955) by Lauree K — 01 Jul 2007

Can you believe people wondered if this would be a good movie because Marlon Brando had no formal vocal training? This is the best musical in history!

This review of Guys and Dolls (1955) was written by Lauree K on 01 Jul 2007.

Guys and Dolls has generally received positive reviews.

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By David Gritten (155) for Daily Telegraph (UK) (2,495) on 24 Dec 2013

Brando wasn't producer Sam Goldwyn's first choice as Sky (that was Gene Kelly) but he acquits himself outstandingly…

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By Stephen B (1,233) on 29 Dec 2014

Now this is clever - cast Brando & Sinatra and which of them gets the main singing tole? Great stage show, mediocre film…

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By Peter Bradshaw (3,667) for Guardian (4,584) on 25 Dec 2014

The face-off between two of the biggest legends in American pop culture, Sinatra and Brando, is something to be relished, although the roles…

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By Hannah Mcgill (136) for The List (2,018) on 15 Dec 2014

An escapist, sing-along joy with a winning edge of grown-up wit, making for a perfect festive season night out for anyone fond of a splash…

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By Karsh D (1,216) on 30 Dec 2014

A touch over long and only luck be a lady being a real stand out song IMO but to see Brando and Sinatra on screen is wonderful at any time…

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By Eric M (1,401) on 23 Aug 2011

Sky Masterson (Marlon Brando) and Nathan Detroit (Frank Sinatra), can't resist making or taking a bet on anything…

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By Diana W (351) on 31 Aug 2017

Sexist and Sublime. In my Top 10 Musicals…

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By Angeliki A (2) on 10 Dec 2011

Brando is the centerpiece and he is great and he sings (thumbs up) also. Sinatra is very good and understated in his supporting role…

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By Jeremy B (846) on 05 Oct 2016

Guys and Dolls is a good movie. There were some moments in the movie where I found myself bored…

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By David C (2,598) on 24 Oct 2014

Some of the songs are dreadful and it does drag in places but I quite enjoyed it. Great performances from all and the scenes in Havana are sizzling…

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