Adam Searles, Allan Corduner, Ashley Jensen
William Schwenck Gilbert is the librettist, writing the words. Arthur Sullivan is the composer, writing the music. Gilbert is the very model of a 19th-century British gentleman, an overly proper marri...( read more
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DVD Release Date: June 20, 2000
Stats: 193 reviews
the marvelous backstage story of the creation of gilbert and sullivan's mikado. i'm not a fan of operetta, and it's certainly not for everyone, but i enjoyed the hell out of it. jim broadbent is a constant delight. if u like musicals or british costume drama check it out
Faithful, gritty rendering of Victorian England and authentic behind-the-scenes production artwork, examining with finesse the emotional distance between its protagonists. Notable performances include an unforgettable turn from Timothy Spall. Detailed, grand-scale art direction a...( read more)
While the movie advance with the creation of the Mikado, the joy is irresistible and the direction of Leigh admirable. The casting shows an incredible pleasure in every way and we really enjoy the time we pass with them. Joyful.
This was one of my favorite portrayals of the theater in moviedom ever. The film dedicates large amounts of time to just watching rehearsals, and entire songs from the opera. I thoroughly enjoyed this, although I can't imagine it being nearly as interesting to someone not interes...( read more)
A bit slow to start, but when they hit the part where they are writing the Mikado, it becomes really picks up.
I recogonized alot of faces in this movie. Lots of stars. I believe that anyone who loves opera should see this movie.
This nice biopic, which won oscars for best makeup and best costume design, among other numerous awards, is a whimsical depiction of the idiosyncratic world of Gilbert and Sullivan. The ever excellent Jim Broadbent is W. S. Gilbert, and another favorite actor of mine, Kevin McKid...( read more)
totally fun costume drama - and who knew these folks could sing so beautifully! Specially love when Kevin McKidd is expressing his displeasure at having to appear onstage in a kimono, considering it "obscene."
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