Victor Victoria (1982)

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• Jim H

  
  A woman impersonating a man impersonating a woman falls for a gangster in Paris of 1934. This film is not only delightful entertainment, there's also a feminist/gay rights point subtly at play. At one point, Victoria actually suggests that the degradation homosexuals are… More
  A woman impersonating a man impersonating a woman falls for a gangster in Paris of 1934. This film is not only delightful entertainment, there's also a feminist/gay rights point subtly at play. At one point, Victoria actually suggests that the degradation homosexuals are subjected to, which is seen in the gangsters' homophobia as well as King Marchan's reaction to publicizing his relationship with Victor(ia), is less of a hardship than what women must endure. I thought some of the musical numbers went on a little too long, and I didn't think Norma needed a song to advance her character's part of the story; also, the weakest number is the one that was repeated. But this is Julie Andrews we're talking about, so obviously she has a legendary voice, and the songs here are great for her. The performances by Andrews and Robert Preston are great. James Garner plays the straight man, no pun intended, and he does so well. Lesley Ann Warren over-acts as Norma, King's ditzy girlfriend, but it all fits with the camp atmosphere created by director Blake Edwards. I especially like the exposition. Victoria watching a fat man grossly eating and fainting at the sight was an excellent way to communicate a lot about her character's situation. Overall, <i>Victor/Victoria</i> is a fantastic film both on the level of sheer enjoyment and on a deeper, intellectual level.

• Tom E

  
  Talking about our Beloved Julie Andrews, playing a man that is playing a woman --- She was awesome

• Mason W

  
  Victor/Victoria has to be one of my favs of Julie Andrews. Julie Andrews plays a lady whom is down on her luck in France. She partners up with a man (Robert Preston) that make her go into disguise as a man who dresses up as a woman hence Victor/Victoria. It is a sensation to one… More
  Victor/Victoria has to be one of my favs of Julie Andrews. Julie Andrews plays a lady whom is down on her luck in France. She partners up with a man (Robert Preston) that make her go into disguise as a man who dresses up as a woman hence Victor/Victoria. It is a sensation to one and all and then Victor/victoria meets a charmer played by James Garner..what is a girl or a man to do? Lesly Ann Warren is Garners girlfriend and is a big scene stealer...one of my fav characters in the film...love her! Go see this film!!!

• Lafe F

  
  Fun comedy musical with Julie Andrews and James Garner!

• Leigh R

  
  Julie does a great job.

• Jason V

  
  Part screwball comedy, part musical, part gender-bending drama, Victor Victoria hits nearly all of its notes spot on with the sole exception of the finale. For a 133-minute movie, that's not bad. The film takes no prisoners and pulls no punches in immediately telling the… More
  Part screwball comedy, part musical, part gender-bending drama, Victor Victoria hits nearly all of its notes spot on with the sole exception of the finale. For a 133-minute movie, that's not bad. The film takes no prisoners and pulls no punches in immediately telling the audience where its sensibilities are with two men sharing a bed right before they part. As you would expect in a film about a woman pretending to be a man pretending to be a woman, homosexuality and gender are the major topics of conversation in the film. They are, though, tempered with comic moments throughout, as well as the overriding concern of if and when Victoria is going to be found out and numerous showstopping musical performances. Major kudos to Julie Andrews for making the audience believe Victoria is really Victor. She, as always, is a delightful presence on screen and shares brilliant timing and chemistry with mentor Toddy (Robert Preston). The film itself looks a bit dated today and suffers just a smidge from being shot completely on stages, but no bother.

• Lesley N

  
  Overlong, dated and charmless and under the delusion that Julie Andrews could ever be mistaken for anything other than a nanny. <img src="http://i2.listal.com/image/1187457/500full.jpg">

• John M

  
  "Victor Victoria" is a super fun movie with a great cast and hilarious characters for big laughs along with big musical numbers, good music and big stars.

• Steve S

  
  Great sets.

• Leo L

  
  Hilarious!

• Sunil J

  
  One of the more quirky musicals. So much fun.

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