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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I loved this movie from the moment it started. It has something special. The settings don't do it for me, they are a bit too glitzy slightly overdone Hollywood. It's the delightful music, and the evocative acting of the four main protagonists and the charming story that really grabbed me. I later enjoyed reading the book. It took a mighty long time for this DVD to come out but finally it has and the show's just as good as it ever was. One of my favourite R&H.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I first saw this play in the 1950's in an open theater in southern California. All I remember was the song and sitting among palm trees.
This play or musical is based on a novel by C.Y. Lee. Very well adapted for the screen by Joseph Fields and Oscar Hammerstein. They made everything look smooth and natural. Even the surrealistic scenes seemed like stepping into the persons head.
There are several other dimensions to this movie such as the characters are played by well know actors such as Nancy Kwan, Myoshi Umeki, James Shigeta, Benson Fong, and Jack Soo. To add to that are many memorable songs such as "A Hundred Million Miracles", "I Enjoy Being a Girl", You Are Beautiful", and "Love Look Away." Most of the scenery is of stage play quality.
The basic story is a lot of love triangle overlap In San Francisco's China Town where eastern and western culture clash. We also have generation clashes. Seems like everyone is mixed up as to who loves whom. So will they be able to straighten this out? Will we learn anything about love and family in the process?
The special edition DVD has all the standard goodies as interviews with actors. The voice over commentary has mostly Nancy Kwan talking about her role in "The World of Suzie Wong."
Flower Drum Song (1961 Film Soundtrack)
This play or musical is based on a novel by C.Y. Lee. Very well adapted for the screen by Joseph Fields and Oscar Hammerstein. They made everything look smooth and natural. Even the surrealistic scenes seemed like stepping into the persons head.
There are several other dimensions to this movie such as the characters are played by well know actors such as Nancy Kwan, Myoshi Umeki, James Shigeta, Benson Fong, and Jack Soo. To add to that are many memorable songs such as "A Hundred Million Miracles", "I Enjoy Being a Girl", You Are Beautiful", and "Love Look Away." Most of the scenery is of stage play quality.
The basic story is a lot of love triangle overlap In San Francisco's China Town where eastern and western culture clash. We also have generation clashes. Seems like everyone is mixed up as to who loves whom. So will they be able to straighten this out? Will we learn anything about love and family in the process?
The special edition DVD has all the standard goodies as interviews with actors. The voice over commentary has mostly Nancy Kwan talking about her role in "The World of Suzie Wong."
Flower Drum Song (1961 Film Soundtrack)
Format:DVD
I have always loved this film and the DVD arrived quickly and the picture quality is amazing considering how old it is! Just a brilliant movie, all time favourite.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Nostalgia
This was bought to satisfy my wife's wish to wallow in the 60's again. She was delighted and was everything she wished for.
Published 16 months ago by Duffer
A really good entertaining film
This is a good 'old fashioned' feel good factor film. If you enjoy sitting back and letting a film wash over you in a gentle manner - then this is the film for you. Enjoy.
Published 17 months ago by Viv Gee
A bit dated
I saw this film at the cinema when it was first released and enjoyed it. But now it seems a bit dated in its depiction of Chinese immigrants in San Francisco. Read more
Published 18 months ago by M. Read
A hundred million miracles.
Having had to wait so long for the UK DVD of Flower Drum Song to come on the market I am pleased to say I was not disappointed. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Eileen M
my film reviews
this is a good film, although, its old , it is well worth watching,I,remembered watching this in the 60's.take a look.
Published 19 months ago by mr.p.szendzielarz
Lovely movie
Good, good musical with nice songs and location in San Francisco's Chinatown. The story was good too and the characters and acting excellent.
Published on 10 Nov 2009 by Lincs lass
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