March 3, 2008
The first "talkie" - nothing more than a cheap melodrama
Al Jolson, May McAvoy, Warner Oland
The first feature film to utilize Synchronous Sound. The story is about Cantor Oland's son who goes into show business over his objections. Tunes include "Mammy," "Toot, Toot, Tootsie" and more. Acade...( read more
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DVD Release Date: October 16, 2007
Stats: 224 reviews
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September 24, 2009Amazing! I was extremely impressed with the blending of silent and sound shots that really made me appreciate sound movies so much more.
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February 5, 2008I could be ignorant about it, and compare this movie to other films like "Saving Private Ryan", "Titanic", or even new musicals like "Once", and say that this movie isn't nearly as moving, well-made, or good as them...which would be true.
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November 25, 2009It was good.. Love Al Jolson's acting and singing. I just can't simply ignore this movie since it is the pioneer in talking movie.. Singing in the Rain and all those musical wont exist without the presence of this movie.
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November 24, 2009A young Jewish boy defies his father's wishes to be a Rabbi and turns to the evergrowing entertainment industry as a Jazz Singer.
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September 5, 2009If I judged films on the revolutionary technical achievements I would really like it. But, holy crap what a yawner!
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July 3, 2009love the jazz singer with niel diamond in!! not seen this version.
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February 12, 2009Bonus for mentioning Omaha, and having the first movie line, "You ain't heard nothin' yet." Otherwise, a bit lame really.
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February 10, 2009very good..the first movie to incorporate sound..not the first full length motion picture to have sound in the whole thing like most people think....but still this was very good!
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