Review of Oliver! (1968) by Isaac H — 31 Aug 2008

Good. Good enough to win Best Picture like it did? No.

This review of Oliver! (1968) was written by Isaac H on 31 Aug 2008.

Oliver! has generally received positive reviews.

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By Matthew H (1,857) on 19 Apr 2014

Oliver! stays true to the novel by Dickens, and the magic of it is undeniable. Every character and every song will stay with you for years to come…

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By Shelbie T (24) on 18 Aug 2014

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By itself, Carol Reed’s production is as grand and confident as any of the big Hollywood juggernauts of the 50s and 60s…

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By Bob W (910) on 24 Mar 2014

Wonderful. Unjustly maligned as not being worthy of the best picture award it so rightly won…

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They made this in Britain…

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