Review of South Pacific (1958) by Lynne N — 27 Jul 2007
At first glance some of the ideas in this film might seem a little outdated and even racist - but listen carefully to the lesser known song, 'You've Got to be Carefully Taught' and you'll realise that this film was actually trying to challenge the prejudice against interracial romance - a notion that was way ahead of its time.
Sometimes this message may miss the mark ever so slightly and you may struggle to find sympathy with some of the lead characters, but you've got to give it props for trying. And the songs are some of the best musical numbers around.
The setting is beautiful and even the slightly neon, experimental colouring can't take away from the fact that John Kerr was a beautfiul specimen of masculinity!
This review of South Pacific (1958) was written by Lynne N on 27 Jul 2007.
South Pacific has generally received positive reviews.
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