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27. Because it works well for both children and adults, I would choose...

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Wed Dec 26, 2012, 12:44 AM

Dec 2012

...which I consider to be Walt Disney's masterwork, combining everything he knew about filmmaking into one cohesive story. A sassy, witty script, multiple themes running simultaneously through the story, special effects that were state of the art at the time and still fun to watch today, superb performances by the lead actors as well as a cast of seasoned professionals, and of course the collection of unforgettable songs by the Sherman brothers... it's a giant of a movie, almost too much to take it all in during one sitting. You can watch it as an adult and get new insight into it that you missed as a kid.

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What is the greatest movie musical of all time? [View all] banned from Kos Dec 2012 OP

Little shop of Horrors or..... Grantuspeace Dec 2012 #1

The Sound of Music. Great story. Great applegrove Dec 2012 #2

Def. Baitball Blogger Dec 2012 #3

yuck BillStein Dec 2012 #43

Maria Von Trapp avebury Dec 2012 #84

My grandmother visited the Von Trapp Family retreat when I was a kid. I was so proud applegrove Dec 2012 #90

It was so funny how I got to meet her. avebury Dec 2012 #94

Cool. applegrove Dec 2012 #95

The Best Little Whorehouse In Texas. LeftofObama Dec 2012 #4

I'm with ya on this one. Still Blue in PDX Dec 2012 #53

Oklahoma BlueJazz Dec 2012 #5

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West Side Story Graybeard Dec 2012 #7

Plus one bazillion! pink-o Dec 2012 #62

Without a doubt. Iggo Dec 2012 #96

It's a tie... cynatnite Dec 2012 #8

West Side Story pinboy3niner Dec 2012 #9

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prange? geardaddy Dec 2012 #71

you know....the one with Gabi Hayes Dec 2012 #81

... geardaddy Dec 2012 #85

Define..."greatest" dixiegrrrrl Dec 2012 #11

Funny girl? Paulie Dec 2012 #18

'zactly! dixiegrrrrl Dec 2012 #22

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum... Wounded Bear Dec 2012 #12

That would be on my list! csziggy Dec 2012 #72

South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut Initech Dec 2012 #13

PAINT YOUR WAGON! AsahinaKimi Dec 2012 #14

Darn earworms! elleng Dec 2012 #20

Kimi, let me tell you something about your dad. Bucky Dec 2012 #45

Well.. He is a Doctor.. AsahinaKimi Dec 2012 #49

The wizard of Oz Paulie Dec 2012 #15

1776 pissed me off for its shortcuts. I mean it's really good, but "great"? Bucky Dec 2012 #46

But dear Bucky, dear pal Bucky, there's a fun and bouncy style that can not be denied Paulie Dec 2012 #47

I love 1776, and only became familiar with it a few years ago; elleng Dec 2012 #54

That's tough mockmonkey Dec 2012 #16

1st thoughtWSS,but everybody said: OK,Cabaret, AFTHotWttF, RockyHor, now I'm *confused*!1 n/t UTUSN Dec 2012 #17

TOO DIFFICULT, elleng Dec 2012 #19

and South Pacific! elleng Dec 2012 #21

Guys and Dolls. South Pacific. Oklahoma! Brother Buzz Dec 2012 #23

Singing In The Rain and The Sound of Music MrScorpio Dec 2012 #24

Rocky Horror Picture Show nt Cheap_Trick Dec 2012 #25

Seconded. "There's a Light." dimbear Dec 2012 #63

Singin In The Rain edbermac Dec 2012 #26

that's the first one I thought of d_r Dec 2012 #55

First one I thought of too....but Demoiselle Dec 2012 #89

heres a weird idea... d_r Dec 2012 #92

Because it works well for both children and adults, I would choose... begin_within Dec 2012 #27

The King and I n/t woodsprite Dec 2012 #28

I loved that one. Blue_In_AK Dec 2012 #32

"The sky is blue and all the trees are green..." ZombieHorde Dec 2012 #29

+1 JoeyT Dec 2012 #38

Xanadu! Archae Dec 2012 #30

Another vote for West Side Story. Blue_In_AK Dec 2012 #31

Just a little older when I saw the play. Graybeard Dec 2012 #74

I'd probably go with The Sound of Music or West Side Story NewJeffCT Dec 2012 #33

One vote for "An American in Paris". n/t Waiting For Everyman Dec 2012 #34

I second your vote ... Myrina Dec 2012 #37

Yankee Doodle Dandy tavernier Dec 2012 #35

'The Music Man'. End of discussion. LeftinOH Dec 2012 #36

Jesus Christ Superstar. bluedigger Dec 2012 #39

The Fiddler on the Roof WilmywoodNCparalegal Dec 2012 #40

My second favorite... WCGreen Dec 2012 #42

I loved the music from that one, too. n/t leftyladyfrommo Dec 2012 #70

West Side Story... WCGreen Dec 2012 #41

Tenacious D and the Pick of Destiny! Broken_Hero Dec 2012 #44

Rock 'n' Roll High School kentauros Dec 2012 #48

I loved that movie sharp_stick Dec 2012 #50

Any Ramones on a loop is a good thing :) kentauros Dec 2012 #51

Yes it did sharp_stick Dec 2012 #68

Watch the part where Riff takes over the school jmowreader Dec 2012 #82

Not A Musical Guy, But Cabaret Hands Down ProfessorGAC Dec 2012 #52

All That Jazz SCantiGOP Dec 2012 #56

South Park: Bigger, Longer and Uncut Burma Jones Dec 2012 #57

For me, I like 7 Brides for 7 Brothers,,, benld74 Dec 2012 #58

I'd go with West Side Story, too, but..... DFW Dec 2012 #59

Stormy Weather? Auggie Dec 2012 #60

Silly question Zanadu of course! whistler162 Dec 2012 #61

No one for Brigadoon? Paulie Dec 2012 #64

Good one. elleng Dec 2012 #67

You, too? Blue_In_AK Dec 2012 #76

Yup, you'n me, Blue! elleng Dec 2012 #77

That's a fun play. Blue_In_AK Dec 2012 #75

Carousel & Fiddler on the Roof narnian60 Dec 2012 #65

Monty Python's "The Meaning Of Life" BB_Smoke Dec 2012 #66

+1 progressoid Dec 2012 #78

West Side Story leftyladyfrommo Dec 2012 #69

Rocky Horror Picture Show, Monty Python's The Meaning of Life csziggy Dec 2012 #73

If it's good enough for WALL-E, it's good enough for me siligut Dec 2012 #79

White Christmas and West Side Story. Did you know George Chakiris was in both? mnhtnbb Dec 2012 #80

Casablanca would be my choice Sherman A1 Dec 2012 #83

I like all of the above but will add Grease, Mamma Mia, Rent and maybe even Across the Universe riderinthestorm Dec 2012 #86

"Kiss Me Kate" (nt) Paladin Dec 2012 #87

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. MicaelS Dec 2012 #88

The Music Man! SocratesInSpirit Dec 2012 #91

South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut fleur-de-lisa Dec 2012 #93

Headed to sound of Music sing-along tonight! HERVEPA Dec 2012 #97