
Sweet Charity
1969, Musical, 2h 34m
6 Reviews 5,000+ RatingsYou might also like
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Charity Hope Valentine
Oscar
Vittorio
Big Daddy Brubeck
Nickie
Helene
Critic Reviews for Sweet Charity
All Critics (6) | Fresh (5) | Rotten (1)
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If Charity, played by Shirley MacLaine in her sharpest innocent-at-large style, really wants to escape, it's hard to see what is bolding her back.
July 12, 2018 | Full Review… -
There's nothing per se "bad" about this, though it's awfully musty, and in no hurry to move along.
September 12, 2017 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review… -
Bob Fosse's first film, a musical based on Felini's Nights of Cabiria, shows a lot of promise, which he will fulfill with the 1972 Cabaret. It was nominated for 3 Oscars, including Best Score.
July 21, 2012 | Rating: B- | Full Review… -
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May 23, 2003 | Rating: 3/5
Audience Reviews for Sweet Charity
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Jun 27, 2016As it's Fosse's first serious attempt at a movie, some things are a little sloppy but for the most part it's enjoyably weird. Most of the musical numbers are exceptionally staged (Especially "Rhythm of Life" and "Hey Big Spender") and it's good that they got to keep the bitter sweet ending of the stage show.Alec B Super Reviewer
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Jun 18, 2011The music is great, and the dancing is fantastic (whatelse for Bob Fosse!) but the story...meh...I dont I think it was just the ending...Shirley Maclaine isnt bad, But this movie did get pretty long. Buy the soundtrack, watch the dances on YouTube and save a couple of hours.Morgan S Super Reviewer
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Sep 18, 2009I was looking forward to this and I give it 2 stars for Shirley MacLaine but it didn't come off well as a movie and I hated how badly dubbed the musical numbers were. If they remade this now, I would be very happy. There is a lot of potential here.Sunil J Super Reviewer
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Dec 02, 2008I dislike most garish musicals and Fosse thrives on them. Sometimes I think Shirley Maclaine is adorable but most of the time I found her really annoying. "Hey Big Spender" is a solid Fosse number but I have seen better and it is really is too long. The entire movie is too long.Jennifer X Super Reviewer
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