Review of Oliver! (1968) by Kirsty M — 04 Oct 2007

I fancied dodger as a child and I love the songs.

This review of Oliver! (1968) was written by Kirsty M on 04 Oct 2007.

Oliver! has generally received positive reviews.

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By Timothy J (535) on 05 Aug 2015

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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 Steve S (3,182) on 23 Aug 2014

Carol Reed, a master of noir, takes on Oliver Twist, so, naturally, this is going to be intense and bleakly colorless…

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