- Actors: Barbra Streisand, James Caan, Omar Sharif, Roddy McDowall, Ben Vereen
- Directors: Herbert Ross, William Wyler
- Writers: Arnold Schulman, Isobel Lennart, Jay Presson Allen
- Producers: Ray Stark
- Language English
- Classification: PG
- Studio: Columbia Tristar
- VHS Release Date: 3 Nov 2000
- Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B00004CXJY
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 8,473 in Video (See Top 100 in Video)
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Amazon.co.uk Review
Of all her on-screen personas, Barbra Streisand sparkles in none as brightly as her role as 1930s comedian Fanny Brice in the musical Funny Girl. Wide-screen epic specialist William Wyler brings his personal touch to this vivacious 1968 film, an adaptation of Jule Styne and Robert Merrill's 1964 Broadway show that introduced Streisand to the world. In the belated sequel, Funny Lady from 1975, Streisand's Brice comes off as a harsher woman, slightly bitchy, without the tremendous charm she possessed in the first film. Herbert Ross takes over as director and the film just seems to get away from him. Much to the film's detriment, Funny Lady concentrates more on Brice's professional life than on her personal life, as the first film does. The songs are elaborately staged numbers that Brice performs in the theatres and while they are visually lush and spectacular they lack conviction. --Jenny Brown, Amazon.com
From the Back Cover
Funny Girl
One of the most popular musicals ever filmed, Funny Girl follows the careers of Fanny Brice - a role that earned Barbra Streisand the 1968 Oscar for best actress. Fany's unintentionally hilarious debut a a rollerskating chorus girl, makes her an instant sensation. Just one year later, Fanny's cheek, determination and sheer talent see her become the darling of the famous Ziegfeld Follies.
Funny Lady
Barbra Streisand is better than ever as the exuberant Fanny Brice in Funny Lady, the sequel to the Academy Award winner Funny Girl. This lavish, lively musical opens a new chapter in Fanny's career and love life. now divorced from wealthy Nick Arnstein, whe teams up with songwriter Billy Rose, a brash and unkempt producer - but a friendship soon turns into love.
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
24 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
loosely based on Fanny Brice, these two films can show me something new every time I watch them.Fanny as a young girl is as gawky as they come but Miss Brice was a very determined lady, she wanted it all,and boy, does she achieve it. The appearance of Cairo Fred (Omar) adds to the thrills, the seduction scene in his hotel (Funny Girl) still holds the magic. Great songs, good story, magnificant cast.........
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Voice of pure gold and personality to match.Funny Girl/Funny Lady are everything you expect them to be. Great productions. A legacy to Barbra's talents. Watching her in these productions, it was obvious she would go on to be regarded as one of the true greats. If you love her work, i don't need to say any more!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Funny Girl was the first film of Barbra Streisland that I've watched; I was absolutely besotted by her face and feisty character. I enjoyed the Hollywood glitz too and the dancing girls; as well Omar Shirif was an excellent male lead. The face was still great in Funny Lady but I found the feisty character a bit wearing and the male lead was rather weak. So whereas I would give Girl 5 stars to my mind the two together merit only 4. I suppose this is partly because I found Lady a bit of a repeat of Girl.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
nostalgic
Long time since watching at the cinema, great to have in collection, would collect more of her films, a Barbra Streisand fan
Published 1 month ago by Kateiain95
For the price, who can complain???
Well, apparently, people CAN complain! And do. Some of these reviews are quite appalling. People are complaining about the quality of DVDs, lack of subtitling, faulty empty DVDs,... Read more
Published 9 months ago by M. W. Shipley
Funny Girl
Funny Girl has to be Barbra Streisand's greatest film! Haven't seen Funny Lady yet.
Published 19 months ago by M. Jacobs
Value for money
This was an excellent puchase for the money so little it makes you think is it true. The speed and service was as one expects from Amazon, great thank you.
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Published on 1 May 2010 by F. J. Dockery
disappointed
the producted was faulty as when attempted to play found no recording only a blank picture !
Published on 17 April 2010 by Sylvia Blunn
No use to the deaf or hard of hearing...
Superb movies, with Barbra at the peak of her powers - and, yes, beauty, because somehow her face is always more than the sum of its parts.
BUT... Read more
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Published on 28 Feb 2010 by Cherry
excellent dvd
wanted funny girl on dvd for ages couldnt beleive it included funny lady as well and the price was fab!!!
Published on 27 Jan 2010 by Ms. Luisa Barron
Musicals
It was great to see these two musicals again. Quality very good. I love Barbara Streisand, and I love the music in these films. A must buy for any musical fans!!
Published on 23 Nov 2009 by Agatha
Funny Girl/ Funny Lady Box Set
If you are a fan of Barbara, this would be right up your street. However, as a movie fan Funny Girl is really what you want. A fabulous film. Read more
Published on 27 Aug 2009 by I. R. Kippen
Fab
Wonderful films by Barbara S. The love story flows over the two films and from first viewinG (when I was so much younger) I have always referred to Married ladies as Sadie Sadie. Read more
Published on 14 Mar 2009 by Matilda
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