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4/4
Logan D. McCoy - wrote on 06/04/2019
Featuring electrifying dance scenes, vicious editing, and the heart and soul of show business, "All That Jazz" is a surreal and unique performing arts drama.
Rating of
3.5/4
woody - wrote on 01/27/2011
This high-concept Bob Fosse public self-glorification/flagellation has fascinated me since I first saw it on the big screen. It's garish, jarring, and, in places, forced. But I still always enjoy it, beginning to end.
Rating of
3/4
revmem - wrote on 04/23/2010
Fascinating and memorable supposedly semiautobiographical movie spoiled somewhat by a ponderous ending. 3-1/2 stars to the beginning of the end, 1 star for the last half hour.
Rating of
1/4
Ghost Seed - wrote on 06/10/2008
If you're looking for a visual representation of sweaty irritation...look no further. Here we have ugly, annoying people doing ugly, annoying things - Set to Music! Not just music, bad music. And by "ugly" I mean the all around lack of character depth (or STORY for that matter.) Visually, it is a murky mess with little to offer but laughable dance sequences and rapid jolting edits. I believe they call this film's visual style, "Perspiration." (As the entire movie is dripping with it.) Has it been a while since your skin crawled? Then give her a go. But if you would like to keep your nerves in tact, I recommend not watching past the opening musical "On Broadway" audition scene.
Rating of
3/4
TheWolf - wrote on 08/20/2007
In "All That Jazz," legendary director/choreographer Bob Fosse tells the story of his life, a life of pure excess. His alter ego, Joseph Gideon, is played by Roy Scheider, and takes us through his early days in burlesque to his later years of failing health. We see scenes of his life presented as a big, flashy stage production.
