Hello, Dolly! [DVD]1

I can’t explain it so won’t try to but I thoroughly enjoy this movie musical.

Barbra Streisand stars as the memorable "woman who arranges everything," Dolly Levi, in Gene Kelly's Oscar-winning 1969 film version of the Jerry Herman musical classic HELLO, DOLLY! Originally produced on Broadway in 1964, Hello, Dolly! is based on Thornton Wilder's 1954 play The Matchmaker. In her musical incarnation, Dolly! thrilled and delighted audiences in New York for over 6 years, featuring such legendary "Dollys" as Carol Channing, Ethel Merman and Pearl Bailey.The setting is New York, just before the turn of the century. Matchmaker Dolly Levi, that seemingly ageless widow, sets out for Yonkers to deliver her hand-picked match for Mr. Horace Vandergelder (Walter Matthau), the "well-known half a millionaire." Vandergelder has his eyes on Miss Irene Malloy (Marianne McAndrew) but, before he leaves for New York City to propose marriage, Dolly has some ideas of her own. With her eye on the unsuspecting Horace, Dolly sets in motion a dizzying plan of "love happily ever after" involving everyone in Vandergelder's circle.It's easier to view Dolly! years later and enjoy it now for what it really is. After you've been removed from the media hype, after the publicity and reviews blend into one another, the film stands not only as a humorous and nostalgic peek at a bygone era in New York City, but a tribute to the bygone era of movie musicals. Reuniting director Kelly with many of the creative people from his days as an actor/director at MGM, the film, with it's grand artifice, eager cast and exuberant dancing, could easily have been a product of that old golden studio system.Hello, Dolly! was released in 1969 at the tail end of a trend of big-budget musicals precipitated by the tremendous success of The Sound of Music in 1965. None of these films came close to duplicating its success and, subsequently, were blamed for the ruination of many studio balance sheets. Suddenly, the merits of these films were beside the point. While some deserve their fate of late-night cable obscurity, others, like Hello, Dolly!, do not.Like most of the other road show musicals of the late sixties, Hello, Dolly! was considered overproduced and out-of-sync with the times. By the time Dolly! reached the movie screen, she had already been played by many larger-than-life ladies of the theatre. Her score, including the title song immortalized on pop charts by Louis Armstrong, was filled with brassy Broadway cheer, An intimate version of Dolly! would have worked against both the material and its leading lady.Though criticized at the time for being too young, Streisand brought rapid-fire humor, sex appeal and, of course, an inimitable voice to the role of Dolly Levi. Her performance gives Dolly, and the film, an unexpected urgency previously hidden in all the familiar material. As film critic Pauline Kael wrote when the film opened, "she [Streisand] opens up such an abundance of emotion that it dissolves the coarseness of the role. Almost unbelievably she turns this star role back into a woman..." Director Kelly recognizes this as he balances her "big" scenes with those of quiet introspection. Streisand's delicate reading of "Love is Only Love" (dropped from Jerry Herman's Mame and re-written especially for this film) reveals a vulnerability and warmth in Dolly Levi that grounds the character and prevents her brash antics from turning to caricature. While she does at times seem to be possessed by the spirit of Mae West, Streisand uses this as a humorous facade for something much deeper and no doubt sensitive.Until the success of recent films like Chicago, Hairspray, Mamma Mia and Les Miserables, the traditional movie musical as a commercially viable genre seemed all but lost. The sporadic attempts at reviving the form (A Chorus Line, The Wiz) were close to disastrous. The lack of a unified team of musical talent (such as at the old MGM or 20th Century-Fox studios) made an actress such as Barbra Streisand all the more rare. Thankfully, Streisand emerged in films at a time when there was still opportunity to feature her musical talents. While still in her twenties, she blazed her way onto the screen like a seasoned pro, but, like her films, she seemed to belong to a different era.Among Hello, Dolly!'s competitors for the Best Picture Oscar in 1969 were Midnight Cowboy and Z, signaling the beginning of a new wave of more socially relevant films that would bury the likes of such "dated" properties as Dolly!. Now looking back on these films, whatever their merits, they ironically all seem to be part of another world as equally "dated" as Dolly! But now, preserved on Bluray in its original aspect ratio, Hello Dolly! sheds its "dated" reputation and becomes as timeless as its star and the era of moviemaking it recalls.It's so nice to have her back where she belongs!

This is a sweet and funny comedy. a little too much singing and dancing, but the story is very nice.

Hello Dolly, Barbara Streisand musical, a woman with a beautiful voice. A movie that will overtime decline in appreciation but a beautiful movie that is timeless and a voice that is a one of a kind. A must have.

This is a feel good movie. Although not quite the same as Carol Channing's Dolly, it's still very charming. The singing and dancing are terrific.

Much has been said over the years about the mutual hatred between Walter Matthau and Barbra Streisand during filming of HELLO DOLLY!, and some of it's juicy enough to include here. When Matthau, who was sick of Streisand's meddling in his acting and in the decisions of director Gene Kelly, confronted her about it, they quickly got into a huge fight. Barbra called Walter "old sewer mouth" and he said she "had no more talent than a butterfly's fart." This continued until he sent her away crying with "Nobody in this company likes you!" Later, Matthau spoke to studio head Darryl Zanuck Jr. about Streisand's overbearing manner. Zanuck's dismissive reply was, 'I'd love to help you but this is not 'Hello, Walter' we're making."Somehow, production wrapped in September '68. On screen, only Matthau shows occasional hints of the disgust he had for his co-star.In early scenes, Barbra, whose lower body was well-padded for the role of Dolly Levi, uses a modified Mae West impression for the matchmaking yente, but that is soon dropped in favor of her typical motor-mouthed Brooklynite schtick. She brings much talent to Jerry Herman's songs and is a fair dancer, as well.Choreography is top-notch. Crawford, Tune and Lockin** are wonderful actors and hoofers. None of the film's main cast were in the original Tony-winning stageplay, which was performed nearly 3,000 times between 1/16/64 and 12/27/70. Despite the troubles detailed above, the cinematic HELLO DOLLY! is marvelous and highly recommended to all musical comedy lovers.Parenthetical number preceding title is a 1 to 10 IMDb viewer poll rating.(7.2) Hello Dolly (1969) - Barbra Streisand/Walter Matthau/Michael Crawford/Marianne McAndrew/Danny Lockin/E.J. Peaker/Tommy Tune/Joyce Ames/Judy Knaiz/Fritz Feld/J. Pat O'Malley/Louis Armstrong (uncredited: Scatman Crothers/'Billy' Benedict/Billy Bletcher/Eddie Quillan)**This was Danny Lockin's last film of only three. He died tragically at age 34 in a "Mr. Goodbar" type incident. After going home with a man he'd met at a bar, Danny was stabbed over 100 times. His killer got a four year sentence.

This movie is one I grew up on, so I choose to rent it because it gives me that nostalgia I crave. Personally, this film is great because of its main theme of perseverance, and how the character Dolly keeps trying with flair through the whole thing. I adore the songs, dancing, and outfits, dang I need more vintage dresses, but yes. This film is amazing. Barbra is the best 💘

A throwback to when you could sit back and just enjoy being entertained. And the magnificent voice of the young Barbra Streisand, what a gift. For those of us that remember seeing it when we were young and for those viewing for the first time, it is time and money well spent.

Watch it over and over.

Bien reçu la commande ce jour, avec en plus les remerciements de la part du vendeur (en manuscrit , chose qui ce perd mais qui est très agréable quand on le reçoit).Plus qu'à revoir ce film qui est un classique des comédie musical.

Love it the film , fantastic ! Thanks

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