Review of Oliver! (1968) by Dave Kehr for Chicago Reader — 13 Dec 2006
Carol Reed's careful if passionless adaptation of the musical was mounted handsomely enough to win the best-picture Oscar back in 1969. In retrospect, it seems emblematic of the triviality Reed descended to in the last years of his career.
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This review of Oliver! (1968) was written by Dave Kehr and published by Chicago Reader on 13 Dec 2006.
Oliver! has generally received positive reviews.
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