The Top 10 Movie Musicals of All Time | A CineFix Movie List
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- Nobody does Broadway quite like Hollywood and there’s no music like show music. These may or may not be actual sayings but the moral of the story is, in Hollywood accounting the only numbers you can trust are the musical numbers. While the genre, like any other, has seen it’s share of ups and downs, the song and dance extravaganza has been a staple of the film industry since the advent of sound, and we here at CineFix are long overdue in diving in. From the glitzy chorus lines of the MGM era to imaginative experiments, these are our picks for the Top 10 Movie Musicals of All Time.
With early luminaries like Busby Berkeley, Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers giving way to Gene Kelly and Debbie Reynolds in the golden age of the form, the history of movie musicals has dabbled in nearly every genre there is. Barbara Streisand helped turn the corner into a more modern take on the genre with films like Funny Girl and Hello Dolly. While the 70’s and 80’s saw some straight up bonkers entries from Bob Fosse and Cabaret or Robert Altman with Nashville, pop musicians got in the action as well, The Who with Quadrophenia, David Bowie in Labyrinth before giving way to the sheer dominance of the Disney Animated Musical starting in the 90s. Chicago and Mama Mia and Pixar and Dreamworks and Frozen and Frozen 2 and La La Land and countless others have brought a resurgence of the musical in the 21st century, ensuring the future of the movie musical is in good hands.
This List was written by Billy Jackson and edited by Justin Donaldson.
The Picks
10 - Early Golden Age - Gold Diggers of 1933 (1933) - Dir. Busby Berkeley and Marvin LeRoy
9 - MGM Era - Singin’ In The Rain (1952) - Dir. Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen
8 - The Genre Grows Up - West Side Story (1961) - Dir. Jerome Robbins and Robert Wise
7 - Pop Music Movies - A Hard Day’s Night (1964) - Dir. Richard Lester
6 - The Rest of the World - The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964) - Dir. Jacques Demy
5 - Bollywood - Mughal-E-Azam (1960) - Dir. K. Asif
4 - The Rock Opera - The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) - Dir. Jim Sharman
3 - Experimental - The Phantom of the Paradise (1974) - Dir. Brian De Palma
2 - The Animated Silver Age - The Lion King (1994) - Dir. Rob Minkoff and Roger Allers
1 - Modern Resurgence - La La Land (2016) - Dir. Damien Chazelle
'the film is utterly, unequivocally every kind of trans - vestite, sylvania, and most of all, gressive'
whoever wrote that deserves a raise!
Thank you please tell Clint ;)
I've only put the video on and I instantly knew which movie you're talking about. :-D
@@billyjackson00 king!
@@vaclav_fejt lol same
Absolutely!
Actually I love the chronological order. This channel knows it's ridiculous to try to objectively rank hundreds of works of art with entirely different goals, so showing how they evolved and influenced each other and are reflective of their times is far more valuable.
Agreed
It’s cool that it isn’t some stupid competition as much as showing kinda historical twist on it but also recommends other movies.
ME TOOO
@@vladdebrancovan7011 this channel is pretty much ten number 1s with many honorable mentions. it's really great.
"Tim Curry was Big Dick Energy before that was even a term"
Truer words have never been spoken.
I love Tim Curry in Rocky Horror. I had the privilege of seeing it at midnight in Manhattan NYC with audience participation. My daughter has grown up watching it with me so she has become a fan now too
SO TRUE
I don't know if enough credit is given to you guys for this, but thank you for realizing that there were films made before 1977, and that some of the best films come from outside the US.
OK, Cinefix, hear me out. What about your picks for the top 10 coming-of-age films of all time? that'd be fantastic!
Half the list would be movies from Linklater lol
Easy perks of being a wallflower and edge of seventeen LMAOO
Top 5 would be versions of Little Women, hahaha. Fantastic book and great movies most of them.
Disney and Harry Potter otherwise I'd say. Moonlight even. Although there are many other great coming-of-age films, but not many to the level of those ones.
@@rebeccasaunders8615 I LOVE Edge of Seventeen
@@kobi005 me too , hailee did such a great job playing Nadine
Still stand by All That Jazz as my favorite musical film. Such a sexually and emotionally intense eulogy about a man accepting death's door; never thought it would have moved me so much!
Who else but Bob Fosse could make a musical about the 5 stages of death. Simply brilliant ! A masterpiece.
Rocky Horror was the ONLY movie I could excuse taking the spot for the '70s, which otherwise deserved to go to All That Jazz.
My mom took that to see that film when I was 12( Yep, 12) .I realize that it wasn't exactly an "appropriate" film for a tween but she wanted me to watch the dancing . Anyway, now it's one of my favorite musicals.👍
what a great film. love it
Do you know where I can find it to watch, I've been wanting to watch it for a long time, but it's not on any of the streaming services or rental services I own.
Your intro to Bollywood made me ask "WHY is there just one entry for Bollywood" . . . which then made me realize I'd love to see you guys do a Top 10 for every national cinema. Maybe I'm alone in that, but I have to believe cinephiles would enjoy an ode to Bollywood, to French cinema, to Japan and possibly others.
And no one would do as thorough a job as CineFix. Thanks for this entry!
I love that idea! :)
YES! Brilliant idea!
I think non-American western ones would be interesting to add in there too. Country that produced the first ever feature film has a small but interesting catalogue, as does the land across the ditch from it & UK ones have some real stand outs too
@@mehere8038 Does Spaghetti Western count as American or not? Also, Mad Max would definitely make it to the list.
@@kwcy92 I mean non-American but western culture ones, rather than the American western genre but done by other countries :) & yes Mad Max (the original) would definitely make a list like I'm talking about :) (well I think it would, it would have a lot of competition, would depend on the views of the person compiling the list, would be possible to create a country top 10 list & omit Mad Max & still have every film earn it's place on the list)
FINALLY Phantom of the Paradise is getting a fraction of the recognition it deserves! Good going CineFix!
I clapped when I realized they were including it!
Yeah! I was so happy to see it included -- I think it's often overshadowed by Rocky Horror
@@brxzbze I agree. Both are great, but Phantom of the Paradise deserves more love than it gets. Paul Williams’ songs for it are so brilliant.
indeed, you speak of this film to anyone and they wouldn't have a damn clue that this film exists. Bought the Blu-ray for my dad for father's day and hell yeah we enjoyed rewatching it together with the sound system we have. 🤘🏽
There is no way Phantom is a top ten musical. That is a ridiculous stretch.
Recently watched the original West Side Story and I was so surprised how well it still holds up. I couldn’t stop watching the entire time and I felt emotionally connected to the characters. It’s definitely in my top 3 musicals of all time
Did you ever watch the new West Side Story by Steven Spielberg? What did you think of that new version?
@@hunterolaughlin I haven’t gotten a chance to sit down and watch that one but I do plan to
I felt the same way watching the 2021 version! Someday I'll watch the 1961 version as well.
@@hunterolaughlin i don't think the new one holds up the same to be honest, it doesn't add anything new besides having better representation for puerto rican people. it just copies the old in my opinion, so then the old is better. i dont get why it got so much hype
Some movies SHOULD be remade & some should NOT! West side story to me is in the latter. Dunno why Spielberg even attempted to remake that! Surely he knew he couldn't compete?
If he wanted to remake a musical, imo he should have done Annie. It's never been done to a level that's had the same acclaim as it's Broadway shows have. Someone needs to turn that into an Oliver style classic & get it right. Would have been perfect for Spielberg, given his ET history. Why on earth did he attempt West Side Story over something like that?
I´m missing the prince of egypt (1998, Dreamworks). In my opinion better than most of the disney musicals but often overlooked.
The thing is, as strong as it is nothing has yet to hit the heights of The Lion King. It should've got a mention though!
@@plkrtn the hunchback Is Better than both
ABSOLUTELY
@@plkrtn Lion King walked so Prince of Egypt could run. At the very least in terms of music
YES. I'VE BEEN SAYING THIS FOR YEARS
I'm not the biggest musical fan, but I have rarely seen a movie as deeply and thorougly enjoyable as Singin' in the Rain ; that's a feel good movie if there ever was one.
"Make Them Laugh" and the title song sequence of "Singin' In The Rain," are two of my all time favorite film musical numbers.
Similar experience here. I just can't take musicals seriously so I've only enjoyed pure comedy ones (e.g. South Park). The one exception is Singin' In The Rain. It's a beautiful and joyous masterpiece and I was transfixed 👀
Singin’ In The Rain is so wonderful, a film which always makes me smile. Funny and comforting - I
It feels like being cuddled.
I'm with you. When I was in high school I was making my way through AFI's top 100 movies list and Singin' in the Rain is on there. I rolled my eyes because I'm not a fan of musicals, but I put it on since I was trying to complete the list. I was gobsmacked with how much I loved the film, right from the get-go, too. It's so great.
A bit of neat trivia: in the movie, "Singin' in the Rain," the fictional movie that is being produced is called "The Dueling Cavalier;" If you watch the 1980's film, "The Three Amigos," during the scene when Lucky Day (Steve Martin) is atop of a wall trying to get the attention of the other two amigos on the ground below, you can see behind Lucky a giant poster advertising "The Dueling Cavalier" as a Harry Fugleman Production. (Harry Fugleman being the fictional producer/film studio of the Three Amigos before they get fired.)
Dang... I expected "Fiddler on the Roof" to be somewhere on the list. 😞
And I have to agree with other commenters about "Prince of Egypt". That movie is phenomenal!
I was waiting for fiddler on the roof and was really surprised it wasn't mentioned
Considering they didn't mention Hamilton or Damn Yankees, either, I wouldn't feel bad
What about The Apple?
There are so many that this list left out. My Fair Lady, Sound of Music, Into the Woods, but La La Land number 1? After that decision, I wouldn't put any stock in what they say.
@@nBasedAce u mean wouldn't put any stock
I have an incredible soft spot for "Hello Dolly" and the "Music Man", these were the ones that introduced me to live musical theater and the magic of being in the theater with the music.
The Music Man (1962) is the first movie my parents took me to see. I still remember bits of the music -- Seventy-Six Trombones and Marian the Librarian. My parents chose well, as I instantly took a shine to cinema, and have enjoyed the movies ever since. Side note: I actually manage a small second-run cinema in my neighbourhood.
“O, Brother Where Art Thou” is criminally not even mentioned in this video
Movie with music not a musical book
It’s not a musical it just has a killer soundtrack
@@sammyhoffman4812 it is a musical. All the music is diegetic, the characters actively sing them, they thematically relate to the plot, and surrounding characters react to that music
What about The Apple?
@@jackkeadle7219 no it’s not
That’s like saying that Scott Pilgrim is a musical
Oh brother where art thou is just a movie with music in it
The Umbrellas of Cherbourg is basically a perfect movie. It's pure cinema magic.
Through the classification makes sense, I wish Wizard of Oz made it to the list. Such an incredible feat in movie history.
It was an incredible feat, but not for the music, and I think that's why it didn't make this particular list.
@@SteveHarrellRally Somewhere Over the Rainbow is arguably still one of the best songs ever written for a movie, and many of the other songs are also instantly recognizable.
It was definitely there.
I grew up one of those "anti-musical" movie goers. But I got bored one day and arrived at my local movie theater with really no idea what I wanted to watch. I just wanted to watch a movie. I decided to see La La Land and that movie transformed me and opened my eyes to the musical genre.
glad ryan gosling saved jazz!
Musicals are for everyone. It’s no longer just a genre. It’s its own medium now
@@aliali-ce3yf*Sigh* I'm so tired of reading or hearing that "argument" . So what's wrong w/a white guy liking Jazz ?. Also,opening a small nightclub doesn't mean he "saved it"!🙄
@@ROBYNMARKOW relax chicken on a stick, didn't mean to insult your hero! his face should be the new logo for the Utah Jazz!
You have a very long catch up. Go for it!
A little disappointed that "Cabaret" only got a mention, but thoroughly surprised and delighted that "Meet the Feebles" did.
Glad to see 'The Umbrellas of Cherbourg' make it onto the list. I just discovered it a few years ago and love watching it. I was a bit surprised though that "My Fair Lady" didn't make it onto the list.
Not a top ten movie musical, but recently watched My Fair Lady for the first time in 4K. Audrey Hepburn was adorable in her dance numbers.
INdeed. Fiddler and Lady are 1 and 2.
I love the phenomenon of Hairspray: the musical film that inspired a Broadway show that became another film. Too big to fit in a list. And one of the greatest musical finale songs ever.
Not to mention that "Hairspray", set at the beginning of the 60s, was parody/fantasy AND "serious as a heart attack" about the civil rights changes America was about to go through. (I say this being born in 1951 and seeing the changes up close.)
Phantom of Paradise, Rocky Horror and West Side Story are such great choices.
I wish Chicago was on the list. Another film that should have been on this list is Bajirao Mastani, it pays homage to Mughl-e-Azam and every shot of it deserves to be in a museum
Agreed, Chicago was brilliant. Anyone familiar with the original play or musical can attest just how genius the film is
Chicago is mentioned at 22:37
@@niepoczytalna122 yes, it was mentioned, but was not on the list
I feel like a distinction should be made between movie adaptations of stage musicals and original musicals that were organically developed for the screen. not sure what it is but I feel there should be one.
also, I was positively surprised by the mention of "Repo! The Genetic Opera". it deserves recognition. who knew Paris Hilton could sing and make fun of herself back in 2008???
She can't sing. But I'm glad she can make fun of herself ;-)
Can't believe Cabaret only got a passing mention. Perfect music and choreography. Possibly the best musical ever.
honestly didn't enjoy cabaret that much. liked the musical numbers but it focused too much on Lisa Minelli's love life. kind of boring
@@Lchantilly
But that was, in a way, the point. Highlighting the everyday life and decadence of Weimar Germany against the backdrop of the rise of the Nazi's. it wasn't focused on the rise but on how it progressed and morphed into the lives of people. But i respect your opinion. As far as song and dance, I still rate it numero uno
I think Beauty and the Beast is A MUCH BETTER musical than The Lion King. Also, I think Marry Poppins AND Wizard of Oz both really deserved a spot on this list. Those movies were groundbreaking and still so so good now.
This is such great timing. Just finished watching 'West Side Story' (2021) and I'm in such a musical mood
OFFICER KRUPKE YOU'VE DONE IT AGAIN
Original film is far far far better
@@MuhammadAhmad-oj6mf I tried giving the original a chance, I just couldn't get into it. The remake I found to be infinitely more engaging, gritty, and the cinematography was phenomenal. If I was a gang member in the 60s and saw the original West Side Story, I'd be offended.
@@jongon0848 But original film didn't have Ansel Elgort's horrible moaning and screaming at the end. It brought me out of the emotional experience. New film is good until the climax.
@@MuhammadAhmad-oj6mf I actually thought his acting was fine. I especially liked his initial reaction to the news that Maria is dead. I can see his acting being a little over the top when he yells but then again, it would've been weird if he stayed quiet expecting Chino to find him when he's trying to get himself killed.
I wanted to like La La Land, but the quality of singing and dancing just kept me feeling like I was watching high school level singing/dancing talents set in hollywood level production values.
La La Land: Fantastic score, fantastic choreography, fantastic production design. Insufferable story.
thank you
and unimaginative script, rehased stories and plot points from dozens of romantic comedies.
"nominee for best script"...sure
And sub par singers...
@@kobi005 I think the script, as in the actual dialogue, was fine, but only if you consider it totally separate from the story/plot.
Fantastic choreography? 🤨
Thrilled to see Phantom of the Paradise, but my heart will always go out to Hedwig as the best musical movie
Here's my top 10, not counting animated films:
10. The Blues Brothers (1980)
9. Top Hat (1935)
8. Holiday Inn (1942)
7. Grease (1978)
6. Meet Me in St. Louis (1944)
5. La La Land (2016)
4. An American in Paris (1951)
3. The Wizard of Oz (1939)
2. Anchors Aweigh (1945)
1. Singin in the Rain (1952)
When talking about Gold Diggers of 1933, you showed the wrong character when talking about the millionaire with a voice of gold. It’s such a great movie, and I’m so happy you chose to highlight it!!
I kind of feel like the Disney musicals shoud get their own list.
When it comes to animated musicals, my top 3 non-disney ones are:
1. FernGully (A Dream Worth Keeping is the best animated song hands down)
2. Prince of Egypt (my god what a breathtakingly beautiful film)
3. Anastasia (basically an animated version of what a broadway musical feels like)
I was going to argue that Prince of Egypt should top that list.. but I honestly can't say no to Tim Curry in any form and Toxic Love is just so fucking good.
oh yes, Anastasia is sooooo good!
Mine is :
1) Prince of Egypt
2) An American Tale
3) Anastasia
With Cats Don't Dance, Ferngully and Swan Princess just behind.
And though it got a mention, Gay Puree, with Judy Garland and Robert Goulet is just fun.
Personal favourite is Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. Two fantastic lead performances, the most phenomenal dance sequences and a great story that wouldn't be made today in a million years. Absolutely adore it.
Dancing with an Ax is always great!
I love Singin in the Rain. I Watch this film every year, especially when i'm sad and i smile again. It's a perfect film!
I loved this list!! And I have to tell you, I screamed out loud when you led off with Gold Diggers of 1933. This movie has everything, and has become a staple of my film classes since I first saw it.
My personal favorite is 1776. I was fourteen the first time I saw it, and the song about the slave trade shook me to the core. Not only is it haunting and terrifying, it was the first time I came across media that really engaged with the ugly compromise made by the Northern-based founding fathers with the Southern landowners to ensure the start of the American Revolution. And let’s be honest, Ben Franklin had a point about the turkey.
Love that show. I saw it on stage about 10 years ago and while it was great, the guy playing John Adams was no William Daniels. Also, fun fact: 1776 holds the record for the longest time between any kind of music or singing between songs. Over thirty minutes pass between The Lees of Old Virginia and the next tune, But Mr. Adams.
I agree! That song is chilling.
There's a song from the stage show that was left out of the movie because it was felt it would offend one of the political parties. I think it's something like Calm, Cool, Collected Men.
And no, I don't love this movie. I first saw it in the theater as a class trip in 8th grade. So '75 or '76.
Did I miss "My Fair Lady"? One of the best musicals ever.
I know , right?
Hell yeah!! That is a great movie and deserves a spot here
Fave movie as a kid and not even a single second of recognition here :(
@@SidV101 how many Oscars did it win?
@@DrGreg007 what am I, google? lmao. apparently it won 8 including best picture
I'm not one of the many, many people that really didn't like La La Land... but I really struggle to see how it is deserving of a slot on this list, much less the final one.
That makes two of us!
from my perspective, it was only because they tried to do this in semi chronological order. i don’t think they’re trying to say it’s the best on the list
@@mzschmidt3937 I'm aware, but the main thing is that I don't even think it's worth a slot at all. Like, can you really tell me with a straight face that La La Land is the best musical of the last 20 years?
@@imperator9343 haven’t seen it yet 🤷♂️
@@imperator9343 Yes: La La Land is the best musical of the last 20 years, if not more.
I was afraid you'd include La La Land - one of the most over-rated musicals of all time, imo. The opening number is great, but overall the film doesn't hold a candle to other great film musicals.
Word of advice: never hold a candle to a film, especially a great one. Highly combustible, don'cha know.
La la Land was truly a masterpiece. I managed to see it as part of a special screening a few months before release and told everyone i knew it was the film of the year and possibly would enter my top 10 of all time. Those who connected with the emotional core of the film were just blown away, especially friends who work in the movie business. I’m glad it got the recognition it deserved. When I hear some of the music or watch some of the scenes it’s enough to devastate me.
Really missing Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (the original) on this list
Sing street came out the same year as la la land, and it's basically the same story told better and with better music
I was underwhelmed by Sing Street. It’s basically the high school version of the director’s first film Once, which is one of my favorite musicals. Perhaps I went into the movie with expectations set too high.
*worse
The Umbrellas of Cherbourg is my favourite Musical Films of All Time.
You describe La La Land as a love letter to Los Angeles, but I'd probably find that hard to take in after seeing Mulholland Dr. first.
Moulin Rouge is one of my all time favourite. Also Victor / Victoria is fabulous.
I was today years old when I learned that the Julie Andrews version was a remake. Now I have to go watch the original!
"Crazy World" is one of the great showstoppers.
La La Land was one of the films that got me into films. Seeing it in cinema on the big screen captivated my teenage self.
damn how old are you?!
@@epsaiz55 what about the age? you have to start somewhere, right? (tbh I feel old too!!)
It's a crime that The Lion King gets a spot in the top 10, but not The Prince of Egypt or Hunchback of Notre Dame. The Lion King is barely a musical. It has musical numbers, but only in the first half, and only twice are the songs sung by the characters.
YES so happy to see Bollywood on this list! Lagaan is my all-time favorite Bollywood film, but your choice is a solid one, too.
the lion king is great but if we’re going off best and not most important for animated musicals (which would unequivocally go to the little mermaid) then i think the title should be given to beauty and the beast. it’s an absolute classic and makes genius use of the musical medium in a way that no other animated film ever had or has done since. the soundtrack is beautiful, the characters are believable and real, the romance is written to perfection, and the film is just jaw droppingly gorgeous. it is a love letter to both musical theatre and animation in the best of ways and i would have absolutely no other pick for best animated musical. beauty and the beast is absolutely the greatest animated musical of all time.
Totally agree. It is the most classically musical of the modern (80's to 2000's) Disney movies. Since then, they have gone back to that formula more but I think that one set the bar for a long time.
I don’t understand how anyone could gloss over the most amazing musical done by the greatest band of all time, Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny.
It does have the greatest song in the world
I thought you were going to say Paint Your Wagon......;)
“This is just a tribute”
Thank you. Thank you for speaking up. 🎸
The Little Mermaid revived animated musicals. It deserves a spot more than The Lion King. My Fair Lady and Oliver each won best picture, and were commercial successes in the '60s. Grease is, arguably, the most successful musical of all time.
By that logic JAZZ SINGER should be 10. Though important I think THE LITTLE MERMAID is not as good as THE LION KING importance can only get you so far and the creators personal taste has to come in eventually
As you said The Little Mermaid revived but The Lion King still is the best.
no Little Mermaid, no Lion King
@@GoddessOfWhim2003 Correct but no Bluth and Miyazaki, then no Little Mermaid so by that logic The Land Before Time should be on the list.
@@plkrtn but Land Before Time isn't a musical. if anything, Don Bluth nearly crippled animation take half the artists away from Disney and he only succeeded with Spielberg's money on An American Tale and Land Before Time, which came out in 86 and 89 respectively. the history of animation in American is a wild story
The ONLY thing missing from this is mention of the stunning Chico & Rita and transcendent The Prince of Egypt because you pretty much got 'em all otherwise. Also ooh that final pick is gonna rile a WHOLE lot of feathers
I think you mean "ruffle", but otherwise yes.
Ooof… LaLaland? Really? In this new Millenium category you put it in, I’d even pick Spielberg’s West Side Story over Lalaland because it has much more cultural relevance now with the divide in America today. Lalaland only deserves to be in the mentions in that category. Also in this new modern category, surprised ‘Annette’ w Adam Driver and Marion Cotillard wasn’t even mentioned. It probably is a better one than Lalaland even. And ok I have to agree w the comments, GREASE, and Liittle Shop of Horrors deserve to be ‘#’ s for sure. Don’t disagree w any of your other great picks, now I NEED to see that French one, ‘Umbrellas of Cherbourg’ - looks fantastic!!
Yeah, it was a great list until La La Land. But I'm guessing the narrator misread his script, and they'll realize a corrected version of this video soon.
To place La La Land, the most underwhelming musical of the decade above such near classics as Hedwig And The Angry Inch or Chicago is , I think, a mistake. The dancing is so-so, the music, forgettable, and despite the considerable individual charms of the stars, the romance doesn't ignite.
No lies detected
I do feel like Chicago deserved the "modern revival" of the musical spot more. It is eminently watchable for fans of musicals and supposed-haters of musicals. It is an absolute joy to watch and the blend of fantasy in the music numbers and reality with the dialogue is no different than La La Land's. I guess they wanted to toss away the cynicism that Chicago embodies, but in that instance, you could easily go for Hairspray's adaptation.
It feels like it was edged out for not being "original" but an adaptation.
Completely agree, so incredibly forgettable
How is "Little Shop of Horrors" not on this list?!
Seriously. That’s criminal. It’s my favorite musical ever
@@mikey7257 right?! It's my favorite movie of all-time! It was such a huge part of my young childhood. It's the only movie i can watch repeatedly and never get tired of.
Mentioned at 15:30
Because they didn't keep the original ending? Like c'mon, it was the '80s, dark was in!
15:30
I'm by no means a musical fanatic but I'm surprised to have not seen at least a mention of White Christmas. There are so many catchy tunes and memorable moments that I was sure it would be included here--then again, The Sound of Music only got a mere mention.
I enjoyed the list and extras regardless! Thanks for the videos.
La La Land should not be number 1. Moulin Rouge is literally why musical movies have made such a huge comeback in recent years. A lot of musical movies tried to copy the manic editing without success, jukebox musicals started being made like crazy, and it paid homage to classic Hollywood and Bollywood musicals while juxtaposing classic musical tropes with modern pop and rock songs.
I don’t have anything nice to say about La La Land, so I won’t say anything on that front, apart from, I disagree that it was the best/most influential modern musical.
Their list isn't in order from worst to best.
No no no no.... I don't get the popularity of Lalaland. I'm not against A-list actors taking on a roll in a musical. Look at Mama Mia. It may not be a topquality movie and you don't need to be a professional singer/dancer, but at least throw yourself into the role. Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling look like two schoolkids trying to do a musical. I don't see any passion. It's like when I was dancing on a school recital and the other girls just did the steps without the "umpf". I'm not a dancer (not even a little bit), but whatever you do, act as if you actually mean it or don't do it at all.
So very much my own take on it! The antithesis of a classic.
Kudos.
*Ill Manors* (2012) written, directed, composed, and partly acted by *Plan B* aka *Ben Drew,* in his first and only directing role, on a budget of just £100,000.
*Plan B* made the entire soundtrack where practically each song, is played between each scene, linking them together, just like in a typical musical.
But it's basically his own version of Moonwalker.
Big fan of theater in general, but I do think movie musicals are their own beast, and can be really hard to pull off. Just look at all of the films Chicago inspired in the 2000s... for every Hairspray (or even arguably Sweeney Todd, although I think it has its issues) you get at least three Nines, RENTs, Evitas, or Phantoms.
I do feel like The Lion King as the big 90s animated entry is an odd choice? As a *musical* specifically, it's easily one of the weaker entries, and I probably would have gone with Beauty & the Beast if I wanted to stick to something critically acclaimed + very influential, with the added bonus of it being a film that was a strongly written musical in its own right. Even Hunchback of Notre Dame or Prince of Egypt would have been stronger entries if we're talking about movie musicals.
Major props for Umbrellas though - I have super distinct memories of my parents watching that film and its since been such a nostalgic film for me! Surprised Dancer in the Dark wasn't mentioned as well, but it is sort of a harder choice to neatly categorize.
Yaaay new Cinefix list
I was in my high school's production of "Oklahoma", so that one will always be special to me.
Oh, you had me completely until 'La La Land'! A bad high school version of an MGM type musical. Well 9 out of 10 ain't bad!
For me, it will always be The Sound of Music, West Side Story (1961), and The Wizard of Oz. With a special nod to Top Hat.
Thank goodness CineFix had the decency to completely snub Rent.
You could have included a category on
films featuring classical music, such as
The Red Shoes, Fantasia, etc.
I'm SO glad you got Phantom of the Paradise on this list and not just as a mention. It would have been a crime to not include that film. It's easily my favorite musical of all time. My only regret is that I didn't watch it sooner. It was two years ago I watched it and man, why didn't I watch it years before? Paul Williams soundtrack is amazing. He could write any genre and hearing three versions of the same song done in three styles...brilliant! Somebody Like You and Life at Last are genius and really you can see just how easily Paul slips from one style to another. The cast actually doing their own singing and just perfect as well. I honestly want to dress up as the Phantom for Halloween some day, lol.
"Caught up in your wheeling dealing
You got no time left for simple feeling . . ."
I was actually surprised that The Sound of Music was not mentioned. EDIT: Now I've seen it was mentioned. Thanks!
Then again, I was so happy when you talked about the crazy rock operas and weird stuff of the '70s and '80s! Phantom of the Paradise is a must watch! Awesome list!
The Sound of Music was mentioned at 6:03.
@@needamuffin Oh you're right! Didn't catch it the first time!
They did mentioned it at no.8
Can't BELIEVE you guys caught The Great Muppet Caper on this list. Worth the wait! Some others that might be seriously entertaining to add to the watchlist are: some James Cagney musicals, Footlight Parade, Yankee Doodle Dandy; Bob Hope and Bing Crosby's "Road To" movies; Bing Crosby in general; Danny Kaye; Kathryn Grayson.
Just for 'Hard Days Night' you get my like. That is by far, not only my favourite musical of all time but one of my favourite movies of all time. Bursting with comedy and unrelenting in its jabs at the contemporary BBC mediascape, the Beatles are allowed to completely go off and improv their way through more than just a musical, it's a time-capsule in a way few other pop star movies could ever capture their own period.
I burst in tears when I saw it on the list. I love The Beatles so much and ever since watching Get Back I feel so emotional about them. I can't help it.
There is nothing like a good Musical put on film. Yes it's not easy, as I feel most fail. But when it's done right, it captures you and holds you. Every scene, Every Note, yes a good music on film is a great thing. Great List, and Great mentions as always!
Missing: Fiddler on the roof, Film version of Dear Evan Hassen.
So... I’m just gonna get this straight...
Singin in the Rain... Number NINE
LA LA LAND... Number ONE?!?
Holy F...
I'm so happy to see Phantom of the Paradise getting a slot as well as the recognition it deserves. After seeing a clip from Terror in the Aisles, I ended up watching it and it soon became one of my favorite musicals that comes toe to toe with Rocky Horror. I even consider it to be one of the best screen adaptations of Phantom of the Opera.
Fun Fact: Phantom of the Paradise is one of Edgar Wright's favorite films. It was #11 on one of his favorite movies of all time lists. During an interview, he responds with this movie when asked, "What's a movie that people should see that not a lot of people has heard of?". He even talks about the trailer over at the TH-cam channel, Trailers From Hell.
Point is, if you love Phantom of the Opera, musicals, especially Rocky Horror Picture Show, do yourself a favor and watch Phantom of the Paradise or spread the word about this underrated musical gem.
This isn't the REAL top 10 movie musicals of all time without The Sound of Music.
Thank you soooo much for including Phantom of the Paradise. It is top 5 in my fave movies of all time!
Paul Williams is such an AMAZING composer. I LOVE this film
Wow!... I can’t believe they put “Phantom of the Paradise” on here.
I love the soundtrack!
Welst I wouldn't know where to put it on this list, I feel like Fiddler on the Roof deserves a mention.
Perhaps it's just my sentimental attachment to it but it's a true classic.
I agree. I only watched this to see where it rated. Fiddler is my all time favourite movie of any type!
Indeed. No American aware of his/her roots can fail to respond to the meaningful resonance of 'Tradition'; 'Sunrise, Sunset'; 'Do You Love Me', and other numbers. Alongside 'Oklahoma', it's an unparalelled, bonafide cultural landmark among musicals, with 'The Music Man' and 'Seven Brides for Seven Brothers' close behind..
I can't believe you went with La La Land. I usually love your choices, but I can't get past the fact that neither of the leads in that movie are good enough singers or dancers to really make it work. The concept is lovely, but they can't pull it off.
I’m shocked Cabaret (1972) didn’t make the list. I would put it at or near #1.
I haven't watched this yet, but if Blues Brothers doesn't make the list I riot.
Edit: I'm rioting.
It was mentioned. You must be new here.
@@erakfishfishfish Mentioned is not good enough.
I like La La Land and I love the soundtrack, but when I got to the end of the list my reaction was 'really? La La Land?' I'm not knocking it, I agree with all the points the video made, but putting it in the number one spot for modern musical movies feels underwhelming especially with 2021 knocking it out of the park for movie musicals
Exactly!
Ikr? La La Land is good, but since you mentioned 2021, I still can't get Tick Tick Boom out of my head...
Literally one of the most overrated musicals of all time. I just knew it’d make this list though because it’s seeps pretentiousness which is right up their alley
I agree, although I can see how it does fit into this list nicely
Why in the world is Wizard of Oz not on there? A groundbreaker for it's time!
I rarely comment on TH-cam videos, but the lack of even a mention of the sound of music hurts me to my soul!
Singing in the rain deserves #1 chronological did make my chuffed indeed.
Also would have loved to see across the universe mentioned, as least while talking about a hard day's night
So glad to see French musicals here! Les demoiselles de Rochefort is so lovely and a classic in my household.
I think Dancer in the Dark deserves a mention here, but it's tough to fit into these categories
22:12
again at 22:46 and 22:57 😂
My mistake. Thanks for pointing them out :)
@@johnjamison_notthewhiskey no problem, I also love this movie :)
Bugsy Malone with Scott Baio and Jodie Foster. The music numbers are top notch imo
Did you really not even MENTION Oliver!. Along with West Side Story and Singing’ in the Rain, Oliver! is without a doubt one of the top three musical movies ever made. Just like West Side Story, it blends the stage and film mediums in an innovative, engaging way, with cinematography that greatly emphasizes the choreography within the magnificent sets.
I was really pleased to see Lisztomania mentioned though! A crazy, transgressive masterpiece. And even more happy to see Phantom of the Paradise, one of my favorite movies of all time period, snatch a spot! Both Paul Williams and Brian DePalma’s magnum opus in my opinion.
But giving La La Land a spot? Awful decision. Especially when Moulin Rouge is right there!!!
Agreed. BIG ouch on that loss.
There really is something special about "Singing in the Rain"
Great list guys! I was a little sad because I was hoping that Across The Universe might get a nod, but maybe next time!
I really love Across the universe. I think it is truly a love letter to the Beatles.
So glad you included Phantom of the Paradise!!! So underrated
The thought that went into this ranking is so well researched and thought out. I LOVE! But La La Land as #1 is soooo questionable, especially when in the same breath you cite Chicago and Moulin Rouge. LLL is incredibly contrived, it's not even referential- it's just lazy! The way Chicago redefined the modern musical, a year after Moulin Rouge went balls to the wall, experimentally... I mean... to not have either of those included is blasphemy. Also, hash tag justice for Dancer in the Dark
I’m surprised Best Picture winners My Fair Lady and Oliver! didn’t get mentions.
I was enjoying your list but then my jaw dropped when you picked La La Land. I'm a life-long lover of musicals and that was the only movie (of any genre) for which I ever walked out of the theater. Soo boring, shallow, bad dancing, dull singing, and utterly unmemorable music.
Many popular songs came from many 2000's musicals, but none from La La Land.
Also, another category should have been created to give Little Shop of Horrors a top spot. Maybe 'musical comedy' or something.
"You'll be a de-entist!"
This list immediately threw out any kind of credibility when I saw the top pick. No. I absolutely abhorred this movie. I paid money to see it in movie theaters and I was bored to tears and is one of the few times I regretted watching it.
@@destinyhunter22 FWIW, it wasn't the "top pick". The list is in chronological order, so it's the most recent pick.
For me Singin' is the best musical of all time, not even close. Steven Spielberg should have remade that film, what a GIANT missed opportunity to have enhanced the aspect ratio of the original if nothing else. Maybe some day :(
Here's a list I thought worked for me better:
Singin’ in the Rain (1952) - it's perfect
Cabaret (1972)
Chicago (2002)
Mary Poppins (1964)
The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)
Xanadu (1980) - 100% sugar plus100% art this one is fun top to bottom. The flawless mashup of decades is genius.
Grease (1978)
Moulin Rouge! (2001) - The perfect mashup.
The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) - Groundbreaking level of work and talent. Pure art!
Aladdin (1992) - Robin Williams performance here is once in a lifetime.
and some overflow from the above top ten (some CineFix missed):
Hairspray (2007)
The Muppets (2011)
Oliver! (1968)
Purple Rain (1984)
All That Jazz (1979)
The Wizard of Oz (1939)
A Chorus Line (1985)
La La Land would make it in the list but the music is so similar in each number, although great, prevents it from moving on.
I was getting so worked up that you weren't going to give the final category to Moulin Rogue, but then you picked La La Land and I just couldn't be mad at that.
Also, this may be the first CineFix list where I've seen the majority of picks so I'm feeling pretty good about that.
Well done!
In my opininon:
1. La la land
2. Chicago
3. Singing in the rain
4. Dancer in the dark
5. All that jazz
6. The lion king
7. Sound of music
8. Moulin Rouge!
9. My fair lady
10. West side story (1961)
I don’t get the hype around La La Land tbh, if you want a movie musical about struggling artists with a bittersweet ending, Tick Tick Boom is right there
Music Man is classic. Tommy was my first pick rock opera. Modern musicals. Les Miserables. Sweeny Todd. Into the Woods. Hail Caesar, I Loved the old school, Carousel. A Man and a Woman for the French. Gypsy floored me. Oliver has some stunning numbers. .
Although I agree Lion King is the better overall film, I feel like it’s a huge oversight choosing it over Beauty and the Beast. You don’t have the animated musical as it’s known today without the incredible contributions of Howard Ashman, and Beauty and the Beast is his best work.
Also, I’m stunned Cabaret isn’t on the list. IMO the absolute best movie musical of all time.
Agreed. The Lion King is great, though it is truly transcendent when it returned to the root of the musical on Broadway.
Beauty and the Beast is something more. It's a seamless blend of song and story where neither overpowers the other.
Very happy that the Phantom gets a nod. Still one of my favorites.