Review of Newsies (1992) by Riley C — 14 May 2008

One of the finest musicals I have seen, definitely enjoyable.

This review of Newsies (1992) was written by Riley C on 14 May 2008.

Newsies has generally received positive reviews.

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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 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 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 Giovanni M (788) on 04 Nov 2014

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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 Corey W (745) on 05 Sep 2013

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

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By Jason A (950) on 18 Nov 2013

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By Kelly N (66) on 02 Sep 2015

LOVE LOVE LOVE this movie!! It's a classic with great singing and strong male dancers! I cannot believe that it was a flop…

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I only watched this recently, but I have fallen in love with this movie…

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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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