The historical context was what made this movie interesting to me. I could do without all of the singing, though, some of the performances at the Cabaret were actually entertaining. The really amusing thing is that Michael York's character was ruined... (read more) The historical context was what made this movie interesting to me. I could do without all of the singing, though, some of the performances at the Cabaret were actually entertaining. The really amusing thing is that Michael York's character was ruined for me because I kept thinking of Basil from the Austin Powers movies.

In a convoluted story, I saw this musical years and years ago. I was really very impressed by the live version. I also hankered to see it in Sydney with Tina Arena. But there was something missing from this version. Maybe we're just getting used to f... (read more) In a convoluted story, I saw this musical years and years ago. I was really very impressed by the live version. I also hankered to see it in Sydney with Tina Arena. But there was something missing from this version. Maybe we're just getting used to faster paces and more post-production.

A truly great, saucy drama with lots of laughs, but ultimatley an original and insightful study of human emotions, relationships and imperfections, with 5 or 6 brilliantly staged, satiricial cabaret songs (not the moronic kind of musical where the ch... (read more) A truly great, saucy drama with lots of laughs, but ultimatley an original and insightful study of human emotions, relationships and imperfections, with 5 or 6 brilliantly staged, satiricial cabaret songs (not the moronic kind of musical where the characters sing their dialogues)

Otro gran clasico de los musicales! Me encantan las actuaciones y el rollito del cabaret donde actuan, y en especial el papelazo de Liza Minnelli, que esta colosal con esa gran cancion que es "Mein Herr"... Y el estupendisimo Joel Grey, que esta insu... (read more) Otro gran clasico de los musicales! Me encantan las actuaciones y el rollito del cabaret donde actuan, y en especial el papelazo de Liza Minnelli, que esta colosal con esa gran cancion que es "Mein Herr"... Y el estupendisimo Joel Grey, que esta insuperable. Aunque creo que quizas a la historia se le podria haber sacado un poco mas de jugo...

Divine Decadence!
A very brilliant movie with perfect juxtaposition, really is a must-see. Even if you don't like musicals this one still deserves a chance. An absolute classic.

I don't know if it was a good story or a bad story. It just seemed to be a useless story. Contrary to what critics may believe, because a movie is about sex & world war 2, does not make it great (cf. sophie's choice).
The movie has homosexuality, ab... (read more) I don't know if it was a good story or a bad story. It just seemed to be a useless story. Contrary to what critics may believe, because a movie is about sex & world war 2, does not make it great (cf. sophie's choice).
The movie has homosexuality, abortion, & jewish persecution. Therefore it is by default one of the greatest movies ever made to the critic. If it had any one of those it would be deemed ground-breaking...this one has ALL THREE!!!
The only reason I give it more than half a star is because of some of the performances, some of the music, costume design, cinematography & the metaphor of life as cabaret were all somewhat interesting (but only barely).
The rise of naziism aspect was singularly interesting, however. It reminded me of some of the political movements happening today. Especially with the frenzied adulation of a single man who is restoring "true" patriotism to his people, as well as the rich focus on "tomorrow" and the future & restoring the nation to what it once was & is destined to be. Extremely interesting parallels there.
Other than that, it pretty much bored me.

Cabaret is spellbinding, possessing the elements of film that make the craft art. The film bounces between innocence and evil during the first stages of the Nazi influence in Germany. Carefree individuals caught up in a political agenda to seek perfe... (read more) Cabaret is spellbinding, possessing the elements of film that make the craft art. The film bounces between innocence and evil during the first stages of the Nazi influence in Germany. Carefree individuals caught up in a political agenda to seek perfect order and structure. What is most harrowing, is that as a viewer, we know what is to come.

Liza Minelli justly earned an oscar for her wild nympho siren performance. She is the Star and carries the film's weight with much talent. The Caberet is on the opposite pole of the Nazi Agenda. Loose, perverted, drug addicted, pagan, and everything else in the house of sin. Joel Grey takes the other side of the scale and balances out the melody. He makes an excellent Emcee and Devil.

Bob Fosse's eye for direction is original and beautiful. The lighting and staging of the actors and sets are top quality. The film is sexy and erotic filled with bits of humor and foreplay, touching area's most people shy away from. The film is dark and frightening when the true evil and sin appear in the fresh faces of Aryan boys manipulated in believing they are the new order.

The music is fresh and impressionable. You'll be singing the tunes for days.

One of my favorite movies. Sets and costumes are magniiificent, and the songs are intense.

And Liza is the maaaan.

Yksi parhaista musikaaleista, mita olen nahnyt. Biiseja ei ole liikaa ja ne jaavat mieleen, paitsi yksi tarkoituksellisen huono biisi ei jaa.

Interesting in its time I would imagine, but not my cup of tea. It's cute. The choreography is good.