Funny Girl On Blu Ray — Page 2

"She also had most of her scenes with Anne Francis cut (the latter was a noted Hollywood beauty who played a Ziegfeld chorus girl and Brice's best friend). As a result, Francis sued to have her name removed from the credits."
http://www.tcm.com/this-month/article/35392%7C0/Funny-Girl.html

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I rarely say this about any film score, but I think "Funny Girl" is a better song than "Who Are You Now?" And surely we all like the "My Man" ending!

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Just to be clear, I know FUNNY GIRL is one of the iconic shows of the 1960s and many of us have fond memories of it. I've worked on three different productions, the first one as a senior in high school.

Naturally, we feel a considerable fondness for it, particularly the music by Jule Styne.

But I don't think the show can withstand even a common-sense analysis.

HELLO, DOLLY! may be a light musical comedy, but it knows exactly what it wants to be and how to get there. (I realize best12 was talking about the film, but I think the same is true of either film or stage versions.) Yes, Streisand was too young for her part, but she compensates by singing the Jerry Herman score like nobody else!

I love Streisand in Dolly. And I think time has proven her to be the wiser choice.

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Gaveston, I agree with you on Dolly, it's perfectly crafted and the film was masterfully razzle-dazzled.

I guess to me it just comes down to the performance, and as much as I adore Barbra's Dolly, her Fanny is simply breathtaking.

^ I agree....Let's not forget Danny Lockin and E.J. Peaker!

I actually prefer HELLO, DOLLY! over FUNNY GIRL. FUNNY GIRL's second act draaaaaaggggg-ssssssss! Oy!

GRRRRRRRRR!!!

Updated On: 5/7/13 at 10:30 AM

DAME, What's Up Doc? is on Blu-Ray. Been meaning to get it, so can't comment on the transfer, but here's a review:

http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Whats-Up-Doc-Blu-ray/9457/

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Not to threadjack here, but it occurred to me that I don't really need to own WHAT'S UP DOC? on Blu-ray. The DVD is perfectly fine, crystal clear and nicely done as far as I can tell, I thoroughly enjoy it every time I watch it. I'm just not sure what's to be gained by the upgrade.

I've done plenty of upgrades, of course, to my husband's chagrin and my own annoyance. I can safely guarantee that I won't be buying any more copies of SEVEN SAMURAI for quite a while, but that's, you know, SEVEN GODDAMN SAMURAI, man!

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Thanks for your thoughts guys. I will probably pass on the Doc Blu ray.. unless I find it really cheap some day.

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Funny Girl will always have a special place in my heart. I see the flaws in the film that weren't visible to me as a wide eyed teenager, but I still adore it. And the gorgeous new picture and sound bring it even more alive for me. The sound is especially well produced in HD. As much as I adore Barbra, her lip-syncing has always been a tad off in her movie musicals. It's barely noticeable to me now.

The Hello, Dolly! film is also a favorite. I've watched it 4 times on the new Blu-Ray already. The off-screen sparks between Streisand/Matthau really work for Dolly and Horace.

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Funny Girl will always have a special place in my heart. I see the flaws in the film that weren't visible to me as a wide eyed teenager, but I still adore it.

Thank you, Mildred. That's what I was trying to say, too, and there's no shame in that. I certainly didn't mean to put down anyone who still enjoys the film: as I said, some of the middle wears me out, but I still love the first 40 minutes and the last 20.

OMG. I started searching and I found this piece about the documentary. I would love to see the whole thing. The locals are hilarious.
http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/10/08/remembering-a-film-about-brooklynites-who-were-all-about-streisand/

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