Top 10 Most Underrated Movie Musicals
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Date: 2023-11-21
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keatsshelleykeats
Sing Street is brilliant. Not just as a musical, but how it illustrates the cultural importance of music videos and the sheer creativity of that medium when it started. Great bands being artistic and experimental because there was no budget and no one had decided yet what a music video was supposed to be. And then how that encouraged fans and new musicians to experiment in turn. It's woven into the film so well and makes you appreciate what artists created before the industry got everything looking commercial (and pretty much the same. I recommend that movie all the time
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Sing Street is brilliant. Not just as a musical, but how it illustrates the cultural importance of music videos and the sheer creativity of that medium when it started. Great bands being artistic and experimental because there was no budget and no one had decided yet what a music video was supposed to be. And then how that encouraged fans and new musicians to experiment in turn. It's woven into the film so well and makes you appreciate what artists created before the industry got everything looking commercial (and pretty much the same. I recommend that movie all the time
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OldHollywood
Kudos to you for including Summer Stock. Though not as well remembered as Kelly or Garlands other films, it holds its own as one of MGMs better musicals (though I can never figure out how farmer Judy fit ALL those people in her kitchen for meals )
Also thanks for including Xanadu. For all its faultsit would have made a better 60-minute tv special than a theatrical releaseits a guilty pleasure for many of us, with the great ELO/Farrar soundtrack, a welcome dose of Gene Kellys talent, and the sweet magic that was Olivia Newton-John.
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Kudos to you for including Summer Stock. Though not as well remembered as Kelly or Garlands other films, it holds its own as one of MGMs better musicals (though I can never figure out how farmer Judy fit ALL those people in her kitchen for meals )
Also thanks for including Xanadu. For all its faultsit would have made a better 60-minute tv special than a theatrical releaseits a guilty pleasure for many of us, with the great ELO/Farrar soundtrack, a welcome dose of Gene Kellys talent, and the sweet magic that was Olivia Newton-John.
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David
So glad that you included Summer Stock. Get Happy is enough to make the movie worth seeing all by itself! I was also hoping that you would include Inside Llewen Davis, and you did! And I really did love Xanadu! Yeah, it was hugely hokey, but the skating sequence in the last 10 minutes or so is worth sitting through the rest of the movie! I fell in love with Sandahl Bergman in All That Jazz (which, to me, should have been included in this list) and her way-too-little screen time in Xanadu is worth it!
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So glad that you included Summer Stock. Get Happy is enough to make the movie worth seeing all by itself! I was also hoping that you would include Inside Llewen Davis, and you did! And I really did love Xanadu! Yeah, it was hugely hokey, but the skating sequence in the last 10 minutes or so is worth sitting through the rest of the movie! I fell in love with Sandahl Bergman in All That Jazz (which, to me, should have been included in this list) and her way-too-little screen time in Xanadu is worth it!
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K. C.
James & the Giant Peach, Yentl, Across the Universe, Xanadu & Cyrano rank among personal favorites, and I've loved Popeye for years! I DO have one musical that I love, but totally understand how it wouldn't make even HM, because, to most people, it's really not very good, but Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (the movie that wanted to be Across the Universe but failed) is one that I watch at least once a year.
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James & the Giant Peach, Yentl, Across the Universe, Xanadu & Cyrano rank among personal favorites, and I've loved Popeye for years! I DO have one musical that I love, but totally understand how it wouldn't make even HM, because, to most people, it's really not very good, but Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (the movie that wanted to be Across the Universe but failed) is one that I watch at least once a year.
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Sarah
I thought the music in Cyrano really wasn't that good and the storyline was kind of depressing and drawn-out. I like Peter Dinklage as an actor but he can't sing that well.
I think Fiddler on the Roof and Hunchback of Notre Dame are a little underrated because they're not obscure per se but they've got great music and are good as movies even if you don't like musicals.
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I thought the music in Cyrano really wasn't that good and the storyline was kind of depressing and drawn-out. I like Peter Dinklage as an actor but he can't sing that well.
I think Fiddler on the Roof and Hunchback of Notre Dame are a little underrated because they're not obscure per se but they've got great music and are good as movies even if you don't like musicals.
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Douglas
I always thought Disney's 'The Country Bears' had a great soundtrack and some great dance numbers. And if some of the plotlines tanked (dumb cop bits mostly, most of the band biopic spoofs landed. And where else are you going to see Christopher Walken play his armpit orchestra?
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I always thought Disney's 'The Country Bears' had a great soundtrack and some great dance numbers. And if some of the plotlines tanked (dumb cop bits mostly, most of the band biopic spoofs landed. And where else are you going to see Christopher Walken play his armpit orchestra?
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Ticamo77
Sing (1989) was a flop, but oft overlooked. It starred Peter Dobson as the tough kid and Lorraine Bracco as the street smart teacher that learns that he's talented. Patti LaBelle and Cuba Gooding Jr also star. Michael Bolton adds to the soundtrack. It was a cool movie to me.
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Sing (1989) was a flop, but oft overlooked. It starred Peter Dobson as the tough kid and Lorraine Bracco as the street smart teacher that learns that he's talented. Patti LaBelle and Cuba Gooding Jr also star. Michael Bolton adds to the soundtrack. It was a cool movie to me.
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Amaya
I was enamored while watching Cyrano. Peter Dinklage has a lovely, rich baritone voice. You feel for all of the main characters; you want them all to be happy and find love. The songs are so good! The costumes are great, too. My hopeless romantic self really enjoyed that film.
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I was enamored while watching Cyrano. Peter Dinklage has a lovely, rich baritone voice. You feel for all of the main characters; you want them all to be happy and find love. The songs are so good! The costumes are great, too. My hopeless romantic self really enjoyed that film.
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MySoulzASong
Summer Stock needs to be remembered as the comeback Judy deserved. She had just come from rock bottom, and it was her last movie with MGM. It was poetic because Gene Kelly played her love interest in his debut film. She deserved so much more than this world gave her.
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Summer Stock needs to be remembered as the comeback Judy deserved. She had just come from rock bottom, and it was her last movie with MGM. It was poetic because Gene Kelly played her love interest in his debut film. She deserved so much more than this world gave her.
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Lars
I was surprised to find Yentl on the list - is it underrated by everyone but me? It's a gem. And what a strange idea to cast the great singer Patinkin in a role where he doesn't sing a note. But his acting is good as well. I wouldn't count Llewyn Davis as a musical, though.
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I was surprised to find Yentl on the list - is it underrated by everyone but me? It's a gem. And what a strange idea to cast the great singer Patinkin in a role where he doesn't sing a note. But his acting is good as well. I wouldn't count Llewyn Davis as a musical, though.
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GreenSkittles
I've seen several of these, but now I have even more to watch. Thank you.
Personally I think Bedknobs and Broomsticks is better than Mary Poppins. Also I love Across the Universe, and I grew up with Yentl, and again, it's my personal favorite of Barbara's.
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I've seen several of these, but now I have even more to watch. Thank you.
Personally I think Bedknobs and Broomsticks is better than Mary Poppins. Also I love Across the Universe, and I grew up with Yentl, and again, it's my personal favorite of Barbara's.
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fanjoy
Two that come to mind:
Destiny (1997) - not many musicals take place in 12th century moorish Spain with a philosopher as the protagonist.
School Daze (1988) - one of the few movies in existence that is both a musical and a Spike Lee Joint.
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Two that come to mind:
Destiny (1997) - not many musicals take place in 12th century moorish Spain with a philosopher as the protagonist.
School Daze (1988) - one of the few movies in existence that is both a musical and a Spike Lee Joint.
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Good
Heres some more underrated movie musicals.
Bloodhounds of Broadway
Music and Lyrics
Cry Baby
Hair
The Singing Detective
Raise Your Voice
Earth Girls Are Easy
Alices Adventures in Wonderland
A Prairie Home Companion
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Heres some more underrated movie musicals.
Bloodhounds of Broadway
Music and Lyrics
Cry Baby
Hair
The Singing Detective
Raise Your Voice
Earth Girls Are Easy
Alices Adventures in Wonderland
A Prairie Home Companion
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tigardgirl41
bedknobs and broomstick is an awesome movie i love it gown up in 80s to now i really love all of songs at in it all of it great animation to segments to all of actors and rip to angele Lansbury she was the best actress
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bedknobs and broomstick is an awesome movie i love it gown up in 80s to now i really love all of songs at in it all of it great animation to segments to all of actors and rip to angele Lansbury she was the best actress
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Michel
I think that NEW YORK NEW YORK, the 1977 film by Martin Scorcese starring Liza Minelli and Robert DeNiro. It received tepid reviews and made poor box office but the soundtrack soars! Check it out for the music.
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I think that NEW YORK NEW YORK, the 1977 film by Martin Scorcese starring Liza Minelli and Robert DeNiro. It received tepid reviews and made poor box office but the soundtrack soars! Check it out for the music.
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jaylayson69
I dont understand why Xanadu gets so much hate. It really is a breath of fresh air. Happy you included it.
Others that never get recognized are Bugsy Malone, Anna and the Apocalypse, and The Apple.
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I dont understand why Xanadu gets so much hate. It really is a breath of fresh air. Happy you included it.
Others that never get recognized are Bugsy Malone, Anna and the Apocalypse, and The Apple.
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nursermk
Breaking Glass 1980. Rise and trials/tribulations of Stardom. Hazel OConner wrote all her own songs. It is very 80s and punk but some of those songs are still in my head decades later.
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Breaking Glass 1980. Rise and trials/tribulations of Stardom. Hazel OConner wrote all her own songs. It is very 80s and punk but some of those songs are still in my head decades later.
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Linda
On a Clear Day You Can See Forever--both the stage musical and the movie are underappreciated. Barbra Streisand starred in the movie and Barbara Harris starred in the stage musical.
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On a Clear Day You Can See Forever--both the stage musical and the movie are underappreciated. Barbra Streisand starred in the movie and Barbara Harris starred in the stage musical.
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Emma
Inside Llewyn Davis is just superb. Oscar Isaacs music and acting is incredible, and the song performed by him, Timberlake & Driver is a spectacular example of 1960s pop schlock.
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Inside Llewyn Davis is just superb. Oscar Isaacs music and acting is incredible, and the song performed by him, Timberlake & Driver is a spectacular example of 1960s pop schlock.
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Tami
So glad to see two of my favorite recent musicals mentioned, even in the honorable mentions: Annette and Cyrano. One more I would add somewhere is Hedwig and the Angry Inch.
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So glad to see two of my favorite recent musicals mentioned, even in the honorable mentions: Annette and Cyrano. One more I would add somewhere is Hedwig and the Angry Inch.
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vlmellody51
The boyfriend stands out as the absolute worst movie I have ever seen in my life!
Please bear in mind that I have never seen the film version of cats.
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The boyfriend stands out as the absolute worst movie I have ever seen in my life!
Please bear in mind that I have never seen the film version of cats.
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Roland
Camp! Loved the choices. I will definitely see them. But I think Camp is very underrated. Great score, great cast. Only movie appearance of Steven Sondheim.
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Camp! Loved the choices. I will definitely see them. But I think Camp is very underrated. Great score, great cast. Only movie appearance of Steven Sondheim.
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Justin
Very very great epic list I like it a lot very very great job mis mojo one of my absolute favorite list ever Popeye is one of the very best movies ever
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Very very great epic list I like it a lot very very great job mis mojo one of my absolute favorite list ever Popeye is one of the very best movies ever
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Karen
Yentl was a really good musical with one huge flaw---Streisand wouldn't let Mandy sing because she was afraid he'd upstage her. She was probably right.
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Yentl was a really good musical with one huge flaw---Streisand wouldn't let Mandy sing because she was afraid he'd upstage her. She was probably right.
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srb93ma
Oh! What A Lovely War. Not your regular musical, this 1960s film uses songs from the time of WW1 to make a satirical comment on those events.
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Oh! What A Lovely War. Not your regular musical, this 1960s film uses songs from the time of WW1 to make a satirical comment on those events.
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swiftwars
The Last Five Years shouldve been here! Thats one of my favorite musicals but its usually pretty under the radar in terms of popularity
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The Last Five Years shouldve been here! Thats one of my favorite musicals but its usually pretty under the radar in terms of popularity
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Gregory
Don't know if it's classified as musical, however, Rockstar with Mark Wahlberg has one of the best movie soundtracks in movie history
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Don't know if it's classified as musical, however, Rockstar with Mark Wahlberg has one of the best movie soundtracks in movie history
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Emma
Wheres Tommy? Elton Johns performance as the Pinball Wizard and Keith Moon as your wicked Uncle Ernie were Oscar worthy performances.
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Wheres Tommy? Elton Johns performance as the Pinball Wizard and Keith Moon as your wicked Uncle Ernie were Oscar worthy performances.
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Emma
Yentl was superb - Babs deserved a best Director nod, but shes a crazy woman - just like the crazy men who direct fine films.
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Yentl was superb - Babs deserved a best Director nod, but shes a crazy woman - just like the crazy men who direct fine films.
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sisterdebmac
Hedwig & The Angry Inch is such a wonderful movie, with such an infectious soundtrack. I wish more people knew it.
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Hedwig & The Angry Inch is such a wonderful movie, with such an infectious soundtrack. I wish more people knew it.
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