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It's included in the book 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die. The Guardian calls it a "smart, lovable gem".
Roger Ebert closes his review with this:
At the beginning of the film we're distracted by the unexpected sight of Terence Stamp in drag, but Stamp is able to bring a convincing humanity to the character, and eventually we realize that the real subject of the movie is not homosexuality, not drag queens, not showbiz, but simply the life of a middle-aged person trapped in a job that has become tiresome.Rotten Tomatoes has a critics consensus score of 96%.
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Fabulous blog
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DeleteThis is one of those stories that make it big as a musical & as a movie. Let's just hope that "they" don't try to ruin it with a weekly tv series.
ReplyDeleteI hope too much time has past for that.
DeleteThis looks like fun. Reminds me of "To Wong Fu Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar"
ReplyDeleteIt was a hoot, as we used to say :)
Delete...it looks like fun!
ReplyDeleteIt's fun but also sweet and touching in a good way.
DeleteThis one is such a fun modern classic!
ReplyDeleteI got a kick out of it :)
DeleteI really need to see this because it keeps coming up places. Glad to hear it got great reviews. I had tickets to see this play April of 2020 at a local theater and of course, that didn't happen. Thank covid. Hope you are having a wonderful Friday!
ReplyDeleteI wish it were easier to see.
DeleteFabulous! I've seen this as West end show in London too 😀. Glad you enjoyed it! Take care and happy weekend! Hugs Jo x
ReplyDeleteI'd love to see it as a show!
DeleteSo fun
ReplyDeleteI agree :)
DeleteI own this movie and I love watching it. A good one for sure.
ReplyDeleteIt'd be good to have it around. I can't believe it's not on any service I subscribe to.
DeleteOh, I saw this years ago and I really enjoyed it! Was better than I ever expected. :)
ReplyDeleteI'd never have watched it if not for the 1001 movies book.
DeleteThanks for the recommendation! Valerie
ReplyDeleteIt's definitely worth looking for.
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