All that jazz (Region B)

I understand that 'All That Jazz' was Bob Fosse's tribute to himself, rather like Fellini's 8 and a half was to him. Whilst this inevitably results in touches of self absorption, pity and narcissism, Mr Fosse has given us some of the greatest and most admired musical films, ever, where he combined human tragedy with artistic spectacle and the sense of really getting the most from his stars.The star in this is the choreography and its interpretation. Running alongside and crossing between outer body experience and real life but that line being somewhat blurred, Roy Scheider is always at loggerheads between his artistic and excess-all-areas lifestyle, with the results thereof introducing themselves in various forms.The censors, producers, doctors, lovers, cast members and cigarettes all have a big role in his daily battles, but at the end of the day, we are all immortal and are just a body with a brain in its skull. Don't let me put you off...it's largely entertaining, hugely at times but never too dark or morose. Just don't expect all sweetness and light with joyous numbers.It's Cabaret without Liza Minnelli, but with a somewhat bitter genius who doesn't sing, or dance. Enjoyed the former? Then you'll get a lot from 'All That Jazz'.

Bob Fosse - a noted dancer and dance choreographer - directed this somewhat indulgent film about acharacter that reflected his own chosen career in show business. The expertise for which Fosse was famousis on display from the outset in the set pieces and any musical film fan would appreciate the content, butthe story and its denouement can stretch the patience, not least because of the leading character'spersonality traits/flaws. One for the specialist fan perhaps when it comes to film musicals.

A good drama about the making of a drama for stage and screen. I would never have considered it if it hadn't been recommended by someone I trust (we're not glitz fans by any stretch of the imagination). But, as a show about show time, with copious amounts of OTT, it was very well well acted (well mostly) and certainly the dancing outstanding (all of the principal dancers and especially lead Sandahl Bergman). Bob Fosse's choreography for the 'we start with smoke' routine was brilliantly done.The only problem was that it was much too drawn out - especially the final scene where, how should I put this, the character lingered at least 20 minutes far too long.

Great film. Quality better than expected - Roy Schneider is wonderful.

One of the most influential and innovative pieces ever. Required viewing for anyone serious about dance - whether as a dancer or a watcher.I am not a dancer, but whenever I watch this, and however many times I do, I have to remember to breathe.and when it is over it lingerslike all the very best musicals ...

I have loved this from the first day I saw it. This is my third copy which I have given as a present.

Directed by Bob foresee.. enough said

I REALLY ENJOYED THIS MOVIE. IT IS EXCELLENT FROM START TO FINISH. ONE OF THE TOP TEN MOVIES EVER MADE.