Funny Girl

Name: Funny Girl
Genre: Biography, Drama, Comedy, Romance, Musical
Released: September 19, 1968
Duration: 151 min
Rating: 89
Cast: Barbra Streisand, Omar Sharif

1968

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Columbia Pictures | Release Date: September 19, 1968 | G

Starring: Barbra Streisand, Omar Sharif

Summary: A re-release of Barbra Streisand's 1968 film debut in the reprisal of her Broadway role as Ziegfeld star Fanny Brice.

Director: William Wyler

Genre(s): Biography, Drama, Comedy, Romance, Musical

Rating: G

Runtime: 151 min

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Staff (Not Credited)

Adapted from the hit Broadway musical, Funny Girl exudes class - there's a terrific array of song and dance numbers, a tear-jerking storyline and a bevy of colourful costumes. Quirky, charming and very funny, Babs screams talent. Read full review

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TV Guide Magazine Staff (Not Credited)

The oddly cast Sharif is better than usual, but Streisand, of course, is most of the show, belting out songs, pulling heartstrings, alternating between raucous slapstick and dramatic power, and generally demonstrating that she has arrived in a big way. Read full review

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Roger Ebert

The trouble with Funny Girl is almost everything except Barbra Streisand. She is magnificent. Read full review

New Times (L.A.) Jean Oppenheimer

Despite its two-and-a-half hour running time, the movie flies by, so absorbing are its story, songs and stars. Read full review

Michael Wilmington

Whatever its flaws, Funny Girl is one star vehicle that works perfectly for its subject. Read full review

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Barbra Streisand in her Hollywood debut makes a marked impact. Read full review

Staff (Not Credited)

This extended Streisand Special has done absolutely nothing to correct the flaws in the Broadway original. Read full review

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Hi_How_RYah

Nov 20, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I was caught by the fun of Fanny Brice on her journey towards stardom. Career/love must take to be a priority and it seemed balanced, however it won't last. A glimpsed of how journeys are great, love comes in the way and goes away as one gets tired of changes into himself. Don't rain on my parade!… Expand

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cinemabon

Apr 8, 2018

William Wyler proves he can direct a musical and as usual, the star is nominated for an Oscar. His films have more nominations than any director in the history of film. Streisand repeats her Tony winning performance with a few extras written for the movie. This version is cleaned up from theWilliam Wyler proves he can direct a musical and as usual, the star is nominated for an Oscar. His films have more nominations than any director in the history of film. Streisand repeats her Tony winning performance with a few extras written for the movie. This version is cleaned up from the 1968 release where she tied with Hepburn for Best Actress.… Expand

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JayH.

Dec 1, 2008

Barbra Streisand's film debut won her a well deserved Oscar. The musical score is outstanding, fine cinematography. Good costumes. The period detail however is lacking. Good supporting performances.

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Pucifer

May 25, 2013

For the most part, a wonderfully funny, musical delight. I thought the direction was excellent except in a few brief scenes where Ms Streisand runs amok. However, Ms. Streisand's singing is brilliant and extraordinary, which more than makes up for those few minor lapses. I also thought theFor the most part, a wonderfully funny, musical delight. I thought the direction was excellent except in a few brief scenes where Ms Streisand runs amok. However, Ms. Streisand's singing is brilliant and extraordinary, which more than makes up for those few minor lapses. I also thought the cinematography is spectacular, as is the art direction and production design. The costumes (including those in the musical stage numbers) are beautiful, but from a modern humane perspective, there is way too much use of fur and feathers--they must have skinned a whole generation of minks, and wiped out several species of exotic birds. I suppose that might be a historically accurate or glamorized detail, but in my view it detracts from an otherwise superior entertainment, so I deducted one point and give this film a "9" instead of a "10" which it would otherwise deserve. I agree with others who say the film's second half bogs down in melodrama a tad too much, however, that sets up nicely for the stunning musical climax.… Expand

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VinceRocks123

Jul 5, 2015

director William Wyler who introduced Audrey Hepburn to the world in Roman Holiday, introduces Barbra Streisand to the world in this hilarious and charming role of Ziegfeld actress Fanny Brice.

Shockingly better than all Ziegfeld adaptions, it is however Streisand's dynamic singing talentdirector William Wyler who introduced Audrey Hepburn to the world in Roman Holiday, introduces Barbra Streisand to the world in this hilarious and charming role of Ziegfeld actress Fanny Brice.

Shockingly better than all Ziegfeld adaptions, it is however Streisand's dynamic singing talent and movements that make this a jazzy sexy musical specially done for the ages… Expand

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bataguila

Nov 7, 2018

Muy buena, para que me guste un musical, los personajes muy bien desarrollados, los papeles de los hombres y los papeles de las mujeres bien ubicados. Talvez lo malo, lo fácil que ella se hizo famosa, el hecho de que la hija nunca aparece (aumentaba el drama).

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