Review of Yentl (1983) by Jeff H — 26 Jul 2011
Barbara Streisand is a true gift. Her direction, performance, and vocal performance are all thrilling. The movie is a little gem with an intriguing plot (reminiscent of Twelfth Night) and outstanding performances from Mandy Patinkin and Amy Irving.
Streisand's Yentl is a fire cracker of perseverance as her gender bending mixes love with a man and his soon to be wife...the period piece isn't boring at all, as I almost expected it to be. The songs are absolutely fantastic and there are just a lot of things about this movie to celebrate.
The screenplay is excellent and the ending is marvelous, as Yentl sets out to make something of herself and serve her father well with pride. It's a thrilling movie. B+.
This review of Yentl (1983) was written by Jeff H on 26 Jul 2011.
Yentl has generally received positive reviews.
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