The 10 Best Movie Musicals Of All Time (According To Rotten Tomatoes)

The 10 Best Movie Musicals Of All Time (According To Rotten Tomatoes)

There is no cinematic spectacle quite like the movie musical. Here are the best from the genre that was an iconic part of Hollywood’s Golden Age.

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While every film genre has its place in Hollywood history, there’s nothing quite as magical as the movie musical. Because of this, we thought it was time to look at the best films that fall into this category. To do this, we’ll be turning to Rotten Tomatoes.

The film critic aggregation website has compiled the reviews of every film that falls into the “Musical & Performing Arts” category, and assigned each a Tomatometer rating. While these percentages are important, the number of reviews, the release year of a film, and the scores of movies released near the same time period are also taken into account to get the Adjusted Tomatometer Scores we’re using. This means that some films with higher percentages will appear lower on the list because of the other factors taken into account.

With the logistics stated, it’s time to polish our dancing shoes and start our vocal warm-ups. Here are the highest-scoring movie-musicals of all time.

10 Mary Poppins (1964) – 100%

Julie Andrews takes center stage in this 1964 fantasy about a magical nanny who comes to take care of the wealthy Banks children in England. Mary Poppins pulls young Jane and Michael into a string of adventures while their parents busy themselves with the stresses of life.

Mary Poppins was praised for its charming cast, memorable musical numbers, layered story, and vivid visuals. The film took home Best Film Editing, Best Visual Effects, Best Original Song, Best Score, and Best Actress in a Leading Role (Andrews) at the Academy Awards.

9 The Red Shoes (1948) – 96%

Though this 1948 British drama isn’t a musical in the traditional sense, its elaborate dance numbers and grand, orchestral soundtrack has it earning a spot here.

Red Shoes tells of a ballerina who, after joining a new dance company, must choose whether her career or her romance with the orchestra conductor is more valuable.

The complicated themes and dazzling dance sequences impressed viewers. The film won Best Original Score and Best Art Direction at the Oscars.

8 Amazing Grace (2018) – 99%

Like The Red Shoes, Amazing Grace moves away from the “musical” label and is more accurately considered a concert film. Nevertheless, the way in which the film recounts Aretha Franklin’s incredible performing talent is not to be ignored.

The movie was taped in 1972 and sees Franklin performing her live album, Amazing Grace. Though it was vaulted for several decades, it finally premiered in 2018 to rave reviews from critics, who couldn’t get enough of Franklin’s powerful and artful music.

7 An American In Paris (1951) – 96%

This 1951 musical comedy follows a man who hopes to pursue painting in Paris, only to quickly fall for the lovely Lise Bouvier. However, it’s not long before his art (and his enchantments) catch the attention of heiress Milo Roberts, too.

The strong cast and glittery musical numbers left general audiences well-entertained. Critics also took notice of An American In Paris, giving it the Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Art, Best Cinematography, and Best Costume Design. It additionally won Best Music, Scoring of a Musical Picture and Best Writing, Story and Screenplay.

6 Pinocchio (1940) – 100%

Though Disney has released many animated musicals over its existence, 1940’s Pinocchio is the only film in this category that has worked its way onto the list of “bests.”

The fantasy tells of a puppet, who is given life by the Blue Fairy. If he can prove himself to be “brave, truthful, and unselfish,” he will be transformed into a real boy. However, a series of unsavory characters stand in his way.

Though the delightful story was praised by viewers upon the film’s release, modern critics have kept up the acclaim, particularly noting the film’s technical excellence.

5 La La Land (2016) – 91%

This romantic musical danced onto the big screen in 2016. La La Land tells of a struggling jazz pianist and an aspiring actor who chase after their dreams against the backdrop of modern-day Los Angeles.

The colorful film had a lot going for it including its screenplay, direction, score, and acting performances. This had La La Land taking Best Cinematography, Best Production Design, Best Original Song, Best Original Score, Best Actress (Emma Stone), and Best Director (Damien Chazelle) at the Oscars.

4 A Hard Day’s Night (1964) – 98%

This rock ‘n’ roll comedy has the Beatles dealing with the craziness of stardom in the ’60s.

Due to the band’s lasting legacy in combination with the witty script and youthful energy, modern critics have remained just as entranced by A Hard Day’s Night as those from the era the film was released in.

Yes, all the Beatles hits do the film a big favor.

3 Top Hat (1935) – 100%

Top Hat tells of a dancer who visits London to perform in a show only to soon find himself attempting to win the heart of Dale Tremont.

Though the 1935 screwball comedy featured a simplistic story, it was filled with lively tunes and gags. Its carefree, lighthearted style made up for its lacking narrative.

2 Singin’ In The Rain (1952) – 100%

The 1952 romantic comedy displayed how Hollywood’s silent film era quickly transformed into one brimming with musical pictures. The narrative zooms in on a young actress who is hired to record a voice-over.

Singin’ In The Rain’s lively musical numbers, bright colors, and spirited characters have turned this one into a classic.

For her performance, Jean Hagen won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.

1 The Wizard Of Oz (1939) – 100%

Topping off the list as the highest-rated musical of all time is The Wizard of Oz. This 1939 classic tells of a girl named Dorothy who is blown away from her home in Kansas to the magical Land of Oz. Here, she embarks on a quest to find the Wizard in the Emerald City in hopes of returning to the real world.

The film has become a pop-culture staple, with critics praising the colorful world and heartwarming story. The music, magic, and memorable characters have the film’s legacy living on. Judy Garland won an Academy Juvenile Award for her performance as Dorothy while the movie also won Best Music, Original Score and Best Music, Original Song at the Oscars.

Link Source : https://screenrant.com/best-movie-musicals-all-time-rotten-tomatoes/

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