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Disney's Newsies On DVD

When I was a teenager, I watched Newsies on VHS cassette tapes. As my children are getting a little bit older and have been enjoying their Disney films on DVD, I have started purchasing some of the classics that seem to have disappeared from the shelves of big box stores. I was very excited to find that Newsies was released on DVD, and I swooped on the opportunity to own it.
Newsies is an excellent musical tale of courage and the ability to overcome circumstance. It is based on a true story that is set in the streets of NYC in the early days of newspaper tycoons Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst.
Newsies stars Robert Duvall and Ann-Margaret, as well as Christian Bale (Batman Begins/The Dark Knight) and Max Casella (Doogie Howser). It is choreographed by Kenny Ortega, of High School Musical fame. One of my favorite aspects of Newsies is the cast and crew, as well as the choreography. I have grown up watching these particular actors, so I am enjoying having one of their earlier works in my collection.Read full review...

Great musical movie.

What a great musical movie. We bought this for our daughter who was cast in the local summer production of the stage musical. The entire family has been singing the songs for weeks. The story is engaging. The songs are terrific.

Just know that Disney changed the story when they adapted the movie into the Broadway musical. They can do that they produced the movie then set it up as stage production.Read full review...

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Review of Newsies DVD

AAgreat show. We saw this years ago, then one of our grandsons was in it at the local high school. This show is well done, the dancing is great and I would recommend this to anyone who has spent time on the stage, or enjoys a good musical.

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Newsies

My husband and I have wanted this movie for a while, but couldn't find it in stores. I bought it for his birthday, and he was really excited. He's not a huge fan of musicals, but he really likes Newsies because it's not your typical cheesy musical. It's a clean movie, with a good moral, which is one of my favorite things about it. There's a little bit of history mixed in, the cast is talented, the story is fun, the dancing is good, and the songs are pretty catchy. There isn't anything I don't like about this movie.. I take that back, the sister kind of bugs me, but other than that it's a great movie and I think everyone should have it in thier collection.Read full review...

The Newsies

This movie has got to be one of the best musicals I have ever seen. As a teenager, of course, I love the lead role of Jack Kelly being played by Christian Bale, but the music, and the dancing is phenomenal! One of the absolute best disney musicals, and this is comeing from someone who prides herself in not only loving musicals, watching musicals, but also performing in them. Some of the acting is a little over dramatic, but the musical is quite amazing. One of my absolute favorites that a recomend for any musical lover from the age of 2 to 92. WARNING: The songs WILL get stuck in your head!Read full review...

Great Musical For The Whole Family!

This musical was made back when musicals had a compelling story and the songs made sense to what was going on. The actors in this film are great, the story is sound and well written and the over all feel for the film is wonderful. I recommend this film for any one looking for a good musical to watch with their family. I first watched this film for choir class when I was 14 years old, and now 16 years later I am buying it for my kids. I hope every one else who sees this film can enjoy it as much as me and my family has.Read full review...

Great movie, great extras

Love the movie and this one has all sorts of extras.. interviews with the actors, dancers, directors, and also the actual history of newsies from 100 years ago.

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Great show- tons of talent and a wonderful musical score

This is one of our family's all time favorite movies- it has a lot of energy and keeps you engaged- while apealing to kids young and old- The music is great and the plot is riveting! Must see- should own..Read full review...

Newsies is a fantastic movie,

Love this movie. Originally, I had it on a vcr tape and still owned a vcr. Played it and still worked pretty well but decided to get the dvd for a better picture. Works great.

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Newsies - BEST.MOVIE.EVER.!.

I saw the movie when it came out. It seems to be one of those "you love it-or- you hate it" Movies.

The movie is the best. I mean it has Christian Bale, that itself is WIN.
The movie is action packed, with family-clean fun. Although it strays form the truth some it is a great film.

I have actually seen it too many times. I love it, I can't wait to watch the extra features. I am a long time fan and will always love. It is a film you can watch over and over and still see something you never noticed before.

I highly recommend this movie.Read full review...