More a variety show than a musical story

Rating: 6/10 (18 November 2009)

This movie contains a number of outstandingly entertaining scenes.
However, it also ignores the integrity of its own story - quite spectacularly at the end - in order to pursue some variety moments.
Clearly, this works and is acceptable to a lot of viewers.
In my view, abandoning the story undermines the whole, and while it might be an all-time favorite entertainment for many, I simply don't think it should be compared with - or included in the same category as - the great stories that have been told on film.
It's a ripping historical document brimming with great musical moments, and definitely worth a look.
But, in my view, it's certainly not a great movie.