Moulin Rouge!
Baz Luhrmann’s Moulin Rouge! is a delight of a musical, complete with big numbers, catchy tunes, strong production value, and two romantic leads that fit the film’s needs perfectly all working in harmony to prove the film’s place among the Greatest Films of All Time.
Swing Time
Swing Time is really a fun, if a bit simple, musical romantic comedy that hits all the right notes along with a few of the wrong ones on the path to cinematic greatness, bolstered by its two charismatic and compatible leads.
Fiddler on the Roof
It really is the interplay between Topol’s phenomenal performance as Tevye and the gorgeous camerawork of Morris that turn Fiddler into one of the all-time greats, rewarding the audience for the time they have invested.
Les Misérables
The emotional and thematic resonance of the music and story of Les Misérables are amplified by some strong performances from its supporting cast to make it into a truly iconic film deserving of recognition among the Greatest Films of All Time.
Lagaan: once Upon a Time in India
Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India excels in so many genres of filmmaking and manages to blend them all together into a cohesive film and story about the people of India triumphing over their colonizing invaders that deserve a place among the Greatest Films of All Time.
Hedwig and the Angry Inch
John Cameron Mitchell’s many roles as director, actor, and writer coalesce into a singular piece of excellent film in Hedwig and the Angry Inch, bolstered also by his co-writer Stephen Trask’s musical pieces, making the film one of the greatest ever made.
Sweeney Todd: the Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Johnny Depp’s leading performance bolsters the film’s great adaptation of Sondheim’s music, and Burton’s artistic tendencies work wonders in bringing the musical to life on the screen, making Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street not only one of the best musical adaptations of all time but one of the Greatest Films of All Time as well.
Dreamgirls
Dreamgirls has reached greatness thanks to a high-quality cast that brings some of their best acting and singing performances and a soundtrack that has bangers from top to bottom, undoubtedly worthy of a place among the greats.
The Gay Divorcee
As a well-crafted musical comedy, The Gay Divorcee shines, showcasing some particularly entertaining dance numbers and a plethora of well-aged comedy bits on its way to holding a place among the Greatest Films of All Time.
In the Heights
In the Heights is a beautifully crafted adaptation of the original musical, staying true to the optimistic vision thanks to some authentic storytelling and a well-cast ensemble of characters.
Horse Feathers
Horse Feathers succeeds in creating an avenue to consume many forms of humor in one short sitting, making it a prototypical comedy film and, as such, one of the Greats.
Guys and Dolls
High production value and solid musical quality (excluding one performance) are the pieces that help Guys and Dolls claim a spot among the Greatest Films of All Time.
tick, tick… BOOM!
tick, tick… BOOM! is one of the best films from 2021 thanks to a strong leading performance from Andrew Garfield as Jonathan Larson, very fun and catchy musical numbers, and a heartfelt story about human connection.
Footlight Parade
Some of the best musical choreography ever put on screen combined with mostly well-aged comedy and impressive acting performances help make Footlight Parade one of the greatest films of all time.
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
With well-written, if dated, songs and dance numbers, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers manages to entertain despite some questionable choices.