The Jazz Singer (1927)
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Reviews Counted:24
Fresh:18
Rotten:6
Average Rating:6.3/10
Runtime: 4 hrs 25 mins
Genre: Dramas
Synopsis: The first feature film to utilize Synchronous Sound. The story is about Cantor Oland's son who goes into show business over his objections. Tunes include "Mammy," "Toot, Toot, Tootsie" and more.... [More]
Starring: Al Jolson, May McAvoy, Eugenie Besserer, Warner Oland
Director: Alan Crosland
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Reviews for The Jazz Singer
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The Jazz Singer is a shallow attempt by a powerful group of straying Jews to clear their consciences. Full Review |
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By today's standards, The Jazz Singer is mawkish, crudely filmed, and full of schmaltz. Yet it remains fascinating in its historical value, not only for its technical innovation. Full Review |
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In cities where the Vitaphone can be installed and reproduce his voice this picture will eminently repay attendance. Full Review |
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Undoubtedly the best thing Vitaphone has ever put on the screen. Full Review |
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1/5 |
An overrated cinematic turd, and an embarrassment to Jazz.
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4/5 |
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7/10 |
...there's no taking away from the movie's heart and Jolson's singing. The Jazz Singer remains a classic of its kind. Full Review |
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B |
The Broadway melodrama is schmaltzy, but the music thank God is heavenly. Full Review |
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3/5 |
The Vitaphoned songs and some dialogue have been introduced most adroitly. Full Review |
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3/5 |
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B |
Three quarters of a century later, viewing 'The Jazz Singer' is perhaps a historical curiosity to many. It is an insult to overly sensitive others. Full Review |
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4/5 |
Must-see for any film buff. Full Review |
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A landmark: the first sound film in which dialogue and song caught the public's imagination, even though sound had long existed and much of this film is silent. Full Review |
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2/5 |
Utterly unremarkable; its milestone status is more historical fluke than genuine artistry.
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