Review of The Music Man (1962) by D W — 25 May 2007
Theater and film collide, and brilliantly so in this remarkable feature. The director chose to use theater lighting tricks, like a sudden spotlight on an actor to end a scene. Flawless performances abound, but what makes this film for me is the story itself.
When one sits through it, try (I double dog dare you!) to imagine how (the then living) Walt Disney would have done it... would Marian The Librarian be the rumored town slut? Would Prof. Harold Hill be in pursuit of "The Sadder But Wiser Girl?" Would the turn of the century Americana be allowed to show the closed minds? Love it!
This review of The Music Man (1962) was written by D W on 25 May 2007.
The Music Man has generally received very positive reviews.
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