Review of Newsies (1992) by Ashley R — 27 Jun 2008

I like movies with singing and dancing vary well made.

This review of Newsies (1992) was written by Ashley R on 27 Jun 2008.

Newsies has generally received positive reviews.

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

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By Alexander H (1) on 29 Apr 2018

This movie was phenomenal and based of of historic events. Great soundtrack too! would recommend…

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By Corey W (745) on 05 Sep 2013

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

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By Ben L (1,326) on 17 Sep 2016

I love musicals and this is my favorite of all time, I know critics tend to destroy this movie but I think it's great…

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By Jordan P (785) on 28 Jun 2013

One of the only catchy soundtracks I've heard in ages. If you don't like the story, you should at least enjoy the music…

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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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