South Pacific (2001 film)

Rodgers amp Hammersteins South Pacific is a madefortelevision movie, based on the musical South Pacific. This ABC production was directed by Richard Pearce, and starred Glenn Close, Harry Connick, Jr. and Rade erbedija billed in U.S. as Rade Sherbedgia. It was broadcast in 2001 and also released on DVD.

The movie, and Close, were praised by the critic for The New York Times, who wrote, Ms. Close, lean and more mature, hints that a touch of desperation lies in Nellies cockeyed optimism. Im stuck like a dope with a thing like hope means one thing when you are in your 20s, something else when you are not. He also noted that the movie is beautifully produced, better than the stagy 1958 film. ... The other cast members, including Ms. Close, also sing well. The New York Post reviewer wrote that Notions of racism toward the islanders were glossed over in the 1958 movie, but in tonights remake, the racial themes are brought to the surface, to the productions advantage ... theres a heightened sense of drama and tension in the remake because the war is closer at hand ... the rewards are great.Most of the songs have been preserved, although, ironically, Happy Talk is gone, reportedly because it was deemed offensive portraying natives of the region as simpleminded sillybillies .... Also removed, whether easily or not, is My Girl Back Home .... And yet there are musical highlights that all but leap from the screen, probably the highest being Closes infectious Wonderful Guy. Cuts made in Im Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair for the 58 movie have been restored, and the arrangement includes a bit of Andrews Sistersly harmonizing that works well.... Close is, of course, a better actor on her worst days than Gaynor was on her best, and though shes older than is usual for someone playing nurse Nellie Forbush, she brings radiance, warmth and stature to the part. She also tears merrily into Nellies numbers. ........

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