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| Director: Kenny Ortega
Actors: Christian Bale, Bill Pullman, Robert Duvall, Ann-margret, David James Alexander
Category: DVD
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Rating:  606 reviews
Sales Rank: 265581
Format: Pal
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 2
Discs: 1
Running Time: 121 Minutes
EAN: 5017188810609
ASIN: B0001NIYRW
Theatrical Release Date: April 10, 1992
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Except for feature-length animation, the musical has gone the way of the dinosaur. The Walt Disney company took a stab at reviving the live-action musical in 1992 with Newsies, a throwback picture with a curious subject. In 1899, the pint-sized newsboys delivering the New York papers go on strike against the unfair practices of news magnates Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst. The production is heavy on kiddie humor, although Christian Bale (the child star of Spielberg's Empire of the Sun) is charismatic as one of the older leaders of the revolt. The adult stars don't fare as well, with Robert Duvall doddering around as Pulitzer and Ann-Margret and Bill Pullman doing decorative duty. The film was not well received when first released, but hindsight reveals its charm (and allowed the young target audience to catch up with the picture on video). The first-time director is Kenny Ortega, the choreographer of Dirty Dancing, who brings plenty of energy to the action. --Robert Horton
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Newsies is awesome! The DVD has great extras! June 2, 2009
R. Drake (mpls, mn)
I enjoy watching Newsies with my music class. Lots of history is seen and referenced. Showing history through an action packed musical is great. Thanks Disney for making this movie!
Great movie! Great music! May 5, 2009
M. Rinke
Watched this movie as a child, and still love it! My crush on Christian Bale started early... The music is fun and sing-along-able. One of my favorites!
Great Bargain! April 16, 2009
smette
I love this movie and was glad to find it for such a great price. It was brand new and wonderful quality. I will buy more movies in the future.
Disney's "Newsies" DVD April 15, 2009
J. Benson (Bowling Green, Ohio USA)
This is one of my favorite movies ever, and I have searched a long time and couldn't find it anywhere. This seller had a great price and fast shipping, the plastic wrapping was still on the movie. Plays great, looks brand new. I was very satisfied, I would buy from them again.
Excellent viewing March 27, 2009
L. Loeb (Chicago, IL)
Exactly what I ordered, great price and it is a wonderful musical for all ages.
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