It was with great excitement that I bought this DVD and couldn't wait to sit down and watch. Twenty minutes into it I thought to myself, "just give it time, I'm sure it'll pick up!!" Well I was thinking that all the way to the credits!! If you want the stage show, then this is not the one to get. But if it's glorious 80's kitch and some nice Manilow tunes thrown into a rather tedious story, mediocre acting and singing that you want, well then this will hit the spot! Not a great DVD, but a nice souvenir of a past era!
March 19, 2007This is a cute little musical. OK. It's not academy award acting material, but the music is great. Annette O'Toole does a great job as Lola, too. Barry plays her boyfriend, Tony. The movie follows the basic story in Barry's song "Copacabana." (Tony & Lola are in love. They work at the Copa dance club. Hot-shot Rico comes in one night. Makes a pass at Lola. Things heat up.) Honestly, I guess it's more for a Barry fan's collection than anyone else, but I like it.
November 27, 2006This movie reminded me of the reason I used to go to movies...to be entertained! It was cute, camp, clean, and captivating. I was blown away by the creative way in which the song "Copacabana" was used as the starting point to tell a great story with an unfortunately tragic end. Barry Manilow demonstrated that he is a true artist who can do it all; in this movie he is as believable as he is lovable in the role of Tony. For Fanilows like me this movie is a MUST SEE/MUST HAVE for your collection; for everyone else it's just plain great.
August 22, 2006I was pleasantly surprised by this movie. If your goal is to be entertained, this is it. Music, dancing, and the acting ain't bad, either. Barry Manilow has a boyish charm and exuberance that is really quite infectious, and Annette O'Toole is quite good in this role. Copacabana is good, old-fashioned clean fun.
November 15, 2005This is a great musical and timeless story.Annette O'Toole was wonderful as was Barry Manilow.The soundtrack is a must have for music fans. I have been a Manilow fan since Mandy and Its a Miracle.This movie is definately worth watching.I highly recommend it.
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