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Newsies (Collector's Edition)
Director: Kenny Ortega
Actors: Christian Bale, David Moscow, Luke Edwards, Gabriel Damon, and Max Casella
Rated: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Retail Price (not our price): $19.99
Release Date: 2002-01-15
Theatrical Release Date: 1992-04-10
Studio: Walt Disney Video
Run Time: 121 minutes
Format: Array
Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, Widescreen, NTSC
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Discs: 1


Editorial Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):

1) Amazon.com
Except for feature-length animation, the musical has gone the way of the dinosaur. The Walt Disney company took a stab at reviving the live-action musical in 1992 with Newsies, a throwback picture with a curious subject. In 1899, the pint-sized newsboys delivering the New York papers go on strike against the unfair practices of news magnates Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst. The production is heavy on kiddie humor, although Christian Bale (the child star of Spielberg's Empire of the Sun) is charismatic as one of the older leaders of the revolt. The adult stars don't fare as well, with Robert Duvall doddering around as Pulitzer and Ann-Margret and Bill Pullman doing decorative duty. The film was not well received when first released, but hindsight reveals its charm (and allowed the young target audience to catch up with the picture on video). The first-time director is Kenny Ortega, the choreographer of Dirty Dancing, who brings plenty of energy to the action. --Robert Horton

2) Description
Starring Academy Award(R)-winner Robert Duvall (Best Actor -- TENDER MERCIES, 1983) and screen favorite Ann-Margret, here's the true story of a courageous group of newsboys who become unlikely heroes when they team up to fight an unscrupulous newspaper tycoon. Determined to make their dreams come true, they find the courage to challenge the powerful! Critically acclaimed from coast to coast -- if you're looking for must-see, feel-good entertainment, NEWSIES delivers!

Customer Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):
Average Customer Rating: 5.0 out of 5

1) A Musical for all ages   [Rating: 5 out of 5]
My children have all enjoyed this musical. They started watching it when they were in early grade school. Today (15 years later) they still enjoy it. Even my father enjoys it. But I think that is because it has Ann Margret in it. :)

2) A Family Favorite   [Rating: 5 out of 5]
Fun, heartwarming musical about the rising up of the newspaper boys against the establishment publishing houses.

3) Musical with muscle   [Rating: 5 out of 5]
Musicals struggle at the theater and this one suffered I'm sure. But, it is a great and energetic musical that shows some great actors in their earlier years as well as a good view of life during this time in our history. If not completely accurate--at least some appreciation of it. Christian Bale shows his versatility and range--even at this young age. Good fun and good music.

4) This movie is great!   [Rating: 5 out of 5]
I loved this movie. If your a HSM fan you will probably like this. The director is Kenny Ortega who directed HSM and HSM2. The songs are fabulous and very catchy. The acting is great. The plot is ... different but very good. I wouldnt say your on the edge of your seat but you are wondering what will happen. This movie is quite light but it has substance. I am a tough critic when it comes to musicals because i love them but this surpasses may standards by so much. If you want to buy this or on the fence about it please do. :-)

5) My Kids Favorite Musical - Watched it dozens of times!   [Rating: 5 out of 5]
Excellent values & morals & ethics set against paperboys going on strike after getting pushed around by Newspaper Owners. Intentionally rough paperboy-style Singing & Dancing musical background conveys attitude of tenacity and determination and conviction and unbridled enthusiasm to a cause.Make a Difference! This is the American Way, personified, on how to react to oppression.The power of the written word, power of communication, power of collaboration, and power of friendship is personified in this simple musical is entertaining and uplifting.Let the child in you be inspired by how it may be possible to work within and use the system against itself to fight for what is right.