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By Timothy M (796) on 16 Jan 2011

An impressive and engrossing achievement. Took me back to seeing [i]The Mikado[/i] on stage as a young 'un…

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By Brian B (2,161) on 13 Jan 2011

This is and has been my favorite movie for years now…

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By Ricardo O (219) on 07 Jan 2011

Topsy-Turvy is Mike Leigh's backstage comedy/drama/biopic about what went on behind the stage of one of the opera world's greatest collaborations…

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By Ed F (209) on 19 Dec 2010

A different Mike Leigh film in that it adheres to a non-fictional narrative, Topsy-Turvy is the true story of the relationship between William…

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By Gerasimos E (25) on 28 Aug 2010

Faithful, gritty rendering of Victorian England and authentic behind-the-scenes production artwork, examining with finesse the emotional distance…

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By Jonathan S (1,990) on 09 Jul 2010

The seriousness of whimsy…

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By Desson Thomson (1,673) for Washington Post (9,851) on 23 Mar 2010

A 160 minute work of sustained brilliance and delicacy…

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By David B (3,254) on 28 Feb 2010

Great, lush, long vision of the partnership, with terrific acting and magnificent versions of Gilbert and Sullivan songs. A real treat…

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By Daniel M (2,592) on 27 Feb 2010

When a director you love goes out on a limb, it often ends in tears, particularly if their chosen vanity project is a musical…

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By Tom M (1,308) on 26 Feb 2010

I grow more and more impressed with Mike Leigh every time I watch or rewatch one of his movies…

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By Oscar N (54) on 03 Feb 2010

A cross between backstage drama and a filmed version of 'The Mikado', Mike Leigh's Topsy-Turvy can be a bit of a chore to sit through for the…

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By Charles M (418) on 08 Jan 2010

Mike Leigh has come with an overly long but entertaining look at the relationships between Gilbert and Sullivan which includes some nice performances…

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By Michael Atkinson (678) for Mr. Showbiz (475) on 04 Jan 2010

Topsy-Turvy is flawless, borne along by a savagely witty screenplay that Leigh directs like the gears of a clock…

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By Steve H (1,232) on 29 Dec 2009

A delightful tale of the creative partnership of Gilbert and Sullivan, with many superb production vinettes--which add a good 30 minutes to…

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By Jim G (441) on 09 Dec 2009

I don't usually like shows about shows, but this one works…

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By Hawk L (132) on 14 Oct 2009

The story of Gilbert and Sullivan making The Mikando in 1884. What a brilliant representation a 19th-century theatre production…

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By Andy S (1,590) on 29 Aug 2009

Have no fear that Topsy-Turvy will so disorient you that you'll lose all track of time; I had no trouble keeping the time considering how often…

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By Ripö M (410) on 28 Aug 2009

A valentine to the genesis of art and the creative process. Every facet of this production is absolutely in love with the wonders of the theatre…

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By Kin H (14) on 22 Jul 2009

Everything one might expect from a typical lush, high-gloss British period piece…

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By John S (2,711) on 06 Jul 2009

The movie starts off a bit slow-paced, but immediately picks up to become a terrific vision of the creation of this now famous stage play…

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