Review of Newsies (1992) by Lindsay H — 25 Jan 2008

The best movie ever...christian bale is soooo hot.

This review of Newsies (1992) was written by Lindsay H on 25 Jan 2008.

Newsies has generally received positive reviews.

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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 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 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 Laura G (369) on 03 Nov 2017

This is in the top 5 of my all time favorite films. The music is great. I find myself singing the songs. I would love to see a live play of this film…

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By Richard L (950) on 10 Dec 2013

One can't help but have fun watching Newsies, in large part because of its star, Christian Bale…

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By Matthew H (1,857) on 10 Mar 2014

Newsies is a hit Broadway musical with very good production value. The movie, however, scores a bit lower…

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By Caesar M (234) on 27 Jun 2014

I saw the broadway version of Newsies in NYC and thought it was a really good and really fun musical…

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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 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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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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