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Until CHICAGO reenergized the movie musical genre, this musical version of Charles Dickens’ immortal “Oliver Twist” was widely regarded as one of the last of the ample movie musicals. Indeed, with its high-energy performances, infectious music, loyal direction by Sir Carol Reed and elegant sets, this movie won the 1968 Best Represent Oscar over such formidable competition as THE LION IN WINTER, CHARLEY, and Laughable GIRL.
Of course, most people are familiar with the classic legend of young Oliver Twist, whose mother dies giving him birth and is forced to be raised under the cruel supervision of the English workhouse officials. When he dares beg for more than his meager ration of gruel, the youngster is apprenticed to an undertaker and his extremely nefarious family. After escaping this hostile environment, he finds himself taken in by the mischievous Fagin, the Artful Dodger(Fagin’s best pupil), and the rest of his band of young pickpockets. In time, however, Oliver will salvage his home, but not before dealing with the likes of the brutal Bill Sikes with the back of Sike’s sympathetic lover, Nancy, and the sterling Mr. Brownlow.
As musical films go, it is hard to fault the astonishing casting in this film. Label Lester makes a perfectly, if maybe overly, innocent Oliver, while Jack Wild is a delight as the rascally Artful Dodger. Shanie Wallis is heart-rending as the tragic Nancy. Oliver Reed (Sir Carol’s nephew) is truly scary as the menacing Bill Sikes. Harry Secombe displays a elegant tenor in the laughable role of Mr. Bumble, the beadle of the workhouse. However, it is Ron Moody’s amazing performance of the rascally Fagin that steals this movie. It is not surprising, when you contemplate that he created the role when the musical was first produced in London. Of course, the character itself has gone quite a change from Dickens’ unusual, going from the debatably gross anti-Semitic portrait of the original to that of a lovable, if sneaky, eccentric. Indeed, Moody’s worthy portrayal would region the tone for almost all future performances of the role to date, including those of such actors as George C. Scott and Richard Dreyfus, among others.
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Some Dickens fans may quibble about the liberties taken with the book, from the softening of Fagin to the elimination of Oliver’s unpleasant step-brother Monks from the storyline. And it isn’t a perfect film by any means. (The child singer who dubbed Notice Lester’s songs sounds like she’s in an echo chamber of some sort, which makes Oliver’s singing a jarring dissimilarity to the rest of the cast.) But, as a musical film, it is a extraordinary entertainment and reliable introduction to the classic fable. As a result, this is one musical that I would DEFINITELY recommend.
The movie musical was on its intention out by the time ‘Oliver!’ hit theaters in 1968. Happily, this marvelously fun and gripping film swept the Oscars and earns my vote for the best musical of the 60s (although ‘The Music Man’ ranks a stop second) . Price Lester is adorable in the title role and Jack Wild is a kick as the mischievious Artful Dodger. Then there’s Ron Peevish recreating his stage role as the villainous (but calm likable) Fagin. He’s not exactly the same character created by Charles Dickens but he’s memorable unprejudiced the same. And Shani Wallis’ Nancy along with Oliver Reed’s Bill Sikes give the film some accurate dramatic punch. The production compose strikingly recreates the feel and flavor of mid-19th century London. And the songs which include ‘Consider Yourself’ and ‘Oom Pah Pah’ are the icing on the cake. Do your family a large favor and add this timeless treat to your DVD collection.
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