Review of Newsies (1992) by Katie H — 07 Aug 2008

Great music...great actors...just GREAT!!!

This review of Newsies (1992) was written by Katie H on 07 Aug 2008.

Newsies has generally received positive reviews.

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By Alexander H (1) on 29 Apr 2018

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By Dawn S (162) on 28 Mar 2014

Sadly there was just not a connection. Coupled with a slow storyline it was not what it could have been…

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By Vincent P (284) on 27 Jul 2017

Conner Murphy looks happy here! Interesting look into his past, he will be missed…

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By Chance B (19) on 04 Nov 2013

What can I say? I have a soft spot for 1992's Newsies. Christian Bale really shines in this early role as Jack Kelly…

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By Dawdlingpoet (1,123) on 17 Sep 2022

I quite enjoyed this…

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By James S (2,117) on 02 Jan 2018

The music (or most of it) is very well done but the acting and plot is not very good…

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By Kyle B (1,653) on 06 Apr 2014

Probably as a teenage girl, I would have loved all the gyrating boys. As an adult watching, it felt kindof dirty…

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I loved Newsies as a kid for the catchy songs, the sarcastic humor, the cool characters and the impressive choreography…

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