Review of On a Clear Day You Can See Forever (1970) by Ralph R — 22 Mar 2008

It doesn't bear a FULL resemblence to the play upon which it is based (like...the leading man is, suddenly, a Frenchman with an accent so thick that Lerner's lyrics a tad difficult to catch); nevertheless it is actually a good film - quite fun to watch. Without stepping too far away from her kooky Brooklyn background, without actually having to prove that she can play a character that isn't herself, Barbra Streisand entertains with really impeccable comic timing and moments of quiet loveliness (especially with facial expression that proves that she listens to her fellow actors). She manages to drum up a pretty entertaining and kind of believable English accent and she looks STUNNING in all the costumes - from the period pieces to the 70's mod. She sings the heck out of these songs and really takes the audience on a very fun ride.

I wouldn't call it the best movie made, or even the best movie SHE made - and yet it is fun to watch on a Saturday afternoon when you don't want to do any housework and need to escape it all.