Review of Newsies (1992) by Corey W — 05 Sep 2013

Even in this Disney musical, Christian Bale is still a bad ass.

This review of Newsies (1992) was written by Corey W on 05 Sep 2013.

Newsies has generally received positive reviews.

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By Jason A (950) on 18 Nov 2013

Not a huge fan of musicals, but if I had to watch one it would be my pleasure to watch Newsies…

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By Anna D (180) on 22 Feb 2016

I don't know why I've waited this long to watch this underrated Disney movie! It's got fun characters and great music from Alan Menken (as always)…

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By Michael Wilmington (1,474) for Los Angeles Times (12,977) on 19 May 2013

Certain movies engage your affections so strongly that, even if they start to fall apart, you tend to keep rooting for them…

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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 Frances H (1,591) on 15 Aug 2013

Kids and I really enjoyed it. A good old fashioned musical. With some typically catchy musical numbers…

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By Henrysmovieguide C (135) on 20 Mar 2017

Not actually very good. It has a fine cast, and an OK premise, but overall it's just kind of dumb. The music is bad, too…

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By Carol H (660) on 24 Jul 2013

This isn't a bad film, but I wouldn't call it great. The musical numbers are good, don't get me wrong…

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By Josh Larsen (2,042) for LarsenOnFilm (1,412) on 24 Jan 2016

manages some acrobatic dance numbers, but they seem oddly confined by the camera's frame…

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By Ethan A (249) on 27 May 2017

One of my favorite movies! It looks good, but the Broadway musical version of this movie is way better…

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By Deven W (131) on 16 Oct 2013

Lacks substance, songs are good, pace is too fast, and acting is eh. Stage version is 100% better…

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