Pennies from Heaven (1981) Reviews

Starring:
Steve MartinBernadette Peters, (more)
Director(s):
Herbert Ross
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
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Edward R.

Watched it three times, almost couldn't get enough of it. Ya, it's a sad story but the times, 1934 Chicago, were sad, also. The music, the dancing, the settings, were great, especially in the way ...
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Watched it three times, almost couldn't get enough of it. Ya, it's a sad story but the times, 1934 Chicago, were sad, also. The music, the dancing, the settings, were great, especially in the way they used vintage recordings(lip-synced by the characters), of the era's popular songs. Very clever. It's dark(be prepared), the characters all lose in the end, but that's part of it all, isn't it? If you love vintage music and, at the same time, can take the heat, you'll love this one. It's a classic.
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Tom G. R.

For me it was excellent but then I like musicals. But this is an odd musical. It's mostly a drama with some surrealistic take-offs into musical numbers such as the way of the movie Chicago.

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Robert P.

Steve and Bernadette work well together in this Depression era story about some real losers and marital infidelity. Very crafty use of music in this so-called musical. This one will make you do some ...
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Steve and Bernadette work well together in this Depression era story about some real losers and marital infidelity. Very crafty use of music in this so-called musical. This one will make you do some thinking, so don't be expecting a Broadway musical.
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redwillie97

I don't even like musicals, but this movie has haunted me for years. It is a lot more clever than you might expect...and the vision of fantasy and escapism in a time of pure drudgery and despair is ...
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I don't even like musicals, but this movie has haunted me for years. It is a lot more clever than you might expect...and the vision of fantasy and escapism in a time of pure drudgery and despair is almost magical..
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Stan Y.

I remembered liking this movie years ago and being in the minority. Wanted to see it again to see if I was right. I WAS! I love this movie. It is truly one of a kind. The musical numbers are ...
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I remembered liking this movie years ago and being in the minority. Wanted to see it again to see if I was right. I WAS! I love this movie. It is truly one of a kind. The musical numbers are wonderful. Christopher Walkens scene alone is worth watching this movie. God I love that guy. WATCH THIS!
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